'Guilt hit hard': MAFS' Jules Robinson struggles to adjust to 'solo parenting' as she makes surprise confession
Married At First Sight's Jules Robinson has taken her taken hat off to "solo parents" after her latest confession comes with a case of mum "guilt".
Sharing a post on the first day of school holidays, the mum-of-two revealed it has had quite the "messy" start.
"I didn't realise it's school holidays…" Jules confessed alongside a candid Instagram video.
Jules shares an all-too relatable video. Instagram / @babycubsandladylumps
The former bride shares two young boys Ollie and Carter with husband Cam Merchant.
In the video, Jules is sitting alone in the car. She silently screams with the caption: "When you forget school holidays start tomorrow."
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"Honestly it didn't even cross my mind because with Ollie only just starting preschool (well feels like he had just started), I'm not in that rhythm yet," she wrote.
MAFS Jules Robinson and Cam Merchant with sons Ollie and Carter. Instagram @julesrobinson82
"And wow. Between work, deadlines, 5th party prep, the night shifts of feeding, the broken sleep, the no sleep, and parenting solo while Cam's away, I feel like I'm hanging on by a thread."
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The star admitted when you're this tired, the "patience isn't there".
"You snap over the small stuff. You hear yourself and think, 'who even is this?' Then the guilt hits hard.
Jules and Cam often get real with parenting online. Instagram / @julesrobinson82
"Because we love our kids so much, and we're so aware of how much our energy and actions shape them… it cuts deep when you're not the parent you want to be," she continued.
"And this is just a 5 days in for me. And 10 to go 🫠."
Reflecting on her own experience, Jules had a message for the parents who "do this every single day", who hold it all together with no break or partner to share the load.
"To every solo mum and dad out there: I feel you. I don't know how you do it. It's relentless, exhausting, and assume feel unseen," she continued.
"Parenting is messy and it's beautiful and it's hard. And if you're in this season too, short on sleep, short on patience, full of love but full of guilt, know you're not alone.
"You're still a good parent. I'm still a good parent…. Just better as a team player parent 😉😉 And now back to deep breaths."
Friends and fans jumped to the comments section praising Jules for her transparency.
Fans could relate to Jule's honest experience. Instagram
"Thanks for being so vulnerable, I often wonder if public figures ever feel the pressure because everything is always so covered up. Thanks for being so real ❤️," responded one follower.
"Feel this everyday and sending hugs❤️Solo parenting for 8yrs😂," shared another.
"Oh my love! You are an amazing parent! Just solo… for now. And your kids are just gorgeous, cheeky & fun… because you are ❤️❤️," wrote a third.
Jules and Cam's relationship timeline
Jules and Cam were the first Married At First Sight Australia couple to get married for real after taking part in the experiment.
Cam dropped to one knee and proposed during the couple's Final Vows.
"I knew as soon as you walked through there and I just saw you just then, you are the one for me. You are the one that I love and the one I want to spend forever with," he said.
Jules and Cam are parents to sons Ollie and Carter. Instagram @cammerchant
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They wed in Sydney on January 28, 2019 with the ceremony and reception held at the Beta Bar and captured by A Current Affair.
Six years on, they are also parents to two boys: four-year-old Ollie and one-year-old Carter.
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