Erin Molan: 'It's OK to fail, and other lessons the last five years have taught me'

As 9Honey turns five, Erin Molan reflects on what the last five years have taught her.

1. That I could love someone more than I'd ever have thought possible

Having my daughter Eliza has made me realise that.

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2. That I'm much stronger and braver than I've given myself credit for in the past

3. That it's OK to fail, to not be perfect

It's all part of it.

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4. That the health and wellbeing of my family is more important than anything else in the world

I thought I already knew this, but Dad's cancer diagnosis really drilled it home.

5. That as I get older, life gets better and better… and BETTER

Long may it continue.