Strangers on a Bench EPISODE 51: A Song For My Daughter
Sep 1, 2025
A heartfelt reflection on the joy of Fridays sets the tone, as friends share stories of parenting and music, blending emotional highs and creative inspirations. The transformative journey of single motherhood is explored, emphasizing resilience and the complexities of relationships. The unexpected rise of a song from bedroom to platinum sparks laughter and pride, while humorous anecdotes about home repairs highlight domestic chaos. Co-parenting challenges reveal emotional struggles, and spontaneous musical moments showcase the joy of collaboration.
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Accept Emotions, Then Create
- Honour accepts emotions as temporary and non-judgmental, which helps her stay balanced.
- She channels painful feelings into songwriting rather than self-criticism.
A Song As A Love Letter
- She wrote a song about her daughter and recorded the child singing on it.
- The song acts as a present snapshot and a love letter to their relationship.
Single Mum Strength
- She became a single mum and found the role unexpectedly strengthening.
- The experience taught her patience, resilience and deepened her bond with her daughter.