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8th December 2023
09:53am GMT
Being without a mother or mother figure means you can miss out on a lot. Who do you turn to for advice on how long to roast potatoes so they end up with the perfect level of crispness? Or how to potty train your toddler? Or even things like how to separate laundry, shave your legs, bake muffins, change the showerhead, deal with bullies, make a budget, mend a tear in your new dress?
30-year-old California mum-of-two, Eva Barda, started a TikTok series "Things your mother might not have taught you" to help those without a mum.
In an interview with Bored Panda, Barda reveals that the TikTok channel started out as something 'fun and silly', where she was just sharing a bunch of life tips and tricks she had learned.
However, the mum-of-two soon realised her videos made a huge impact on so many people, and after people started reaching out to her telling her that, she was really motivated to continue doing what she was doing.
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"My first video was on how to fold a shirt," Barda explains.
I thought it could make a cool series, on just everyday things that people may not know.”
The TikToker explains she "is so touched and connected to the series right now."
She reveals: "The feedback has brought tears to my eyes hearing everyone’s journey. Many of my followers have had their mother pass away, been abused, in foster care, etc. I am just so touched to be able to make an impact or help any of these sweet people at all."
Barda explains that many of her followers were never taught basic life skills, or have had to figure it out along the way.
"I am so happy to be able to help fill in any of those gaps. My heart is so big for all of my followers."
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