Influencer hits back at critics shaming her for going on vacation without kids: I wont put myself last

An influencer has given a fiery response to “mom-shamers” after a recent trip to Bali drew a wave of criticism.Ashy Bines, 36, is currently in Bali on holiday with friends.However, while on holiday, she has hit back at people who are criticizing her for not spending time with her children, Taj and Tala.Taking to Instagram, she said she has received comments such as “You should be with your family,” “Good moms don’t leave their kids behind on a holiday,” “Moms shouldn’t wear that, how embarrassing” and “Poor Steve having the kids to himself while you relax in Bali.”“People will tell you how to live, what’s wrong with you and your life, and project their own “rules” and beliefs onto you.

If you live by their rule book, you’ll never feel truly happy or free to just be YOU,” she wrote on Instagram, alongside a video of her dancing and posing in an orange tube dress.She said the truth was that Steve, her husband, is a “incredibly supportive and a very capable, hands-on father.”“I refuse to live my life or neglect my own needs because of what others think.I won’t put myself last or stop spending time with my friends, going on holiday, or pursuing my passions just because people label me as selfish or a bad mom,” she said.Bines, who announced the shock closure of her activewear company last year, said that being a mom didn’t mean that she couldn’t relax, spend time with friends, have a career, travel, be sexual or seize opportunities.“I want my kids to see me embracing all of these aspects of life so that they understand they are normal, important, and something they should do for themselves,” she said.“I want them to prioritize their mental health, their bodies, their energy, and their relationships with partners, friends, and anyone else who matters to them.

I want them to explore life, the world, and themselves without guilt or shame.So YES, I will do all of the above and have so much fun while doing it!”...