Brit, 53, who left her kids in the UK to ‘start over' on party island slams haters – & says MORE mums should follow her

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She has no regrets, and even thinks other mothers should follow her lead
MUM ON THE RUN Brit, 53, who left her kids in the UK to 'start over' on party island slams haters – & says MORE mums should follow her
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A BRIT mum who left her six kids behind in the UK to "start again" abroad has hit back at her critics.
Amanda Moss left her family, job and husband behind when her business collapsed.
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Amanda Moss who left her six kids behind in the UK to "start again"
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She has no regrets for making the move
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Amanda has lost four stone and underwent some cosmetic procedures
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The 53-year-old left her home behind in Liverpool and set off to start a new life in Ayia Napa, Cyprus.
Many people have been quick to blast Amanda as "terrible mum" for making the move.
But she has no regrets, and even thinks other mothers should embrace being "selfish" and follow her lead.
She told What's The Jam: "I see so many women shrinking to fit into society's expectations and losing their identity.
"Reclaim it. Stop worrying about what others think.
"As long as your kids are loved and secure, then other people's opinions mean nothing.
"People love to slam women, especially online.
"I've been told I look like 'a woman with three kids from three different dads'.
"There's no accountability for the dads that f**ked off – at least we stuck around.
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"It's just a misogynistic attitude towards women, especially those who are strong and don't fit into the box that people want mothers to be in.
"It's time to flip the script - make men responsible for their failings and stop piling it all on women."
Since the big move in May 2020, Amanda has lost four stone and underwent some cosmetic procedures.
She left behind a £120,000 salary, with her earnings now dropping to £50,000 per year.
Amanda added: "Sit down and talk with your kids to see how they feel.
"If they've noticed you're unhappy, like mine did, they may support the move.
"You aren't abandoning them. When a relationship breaks down, one parent has to leave. Usually, it's the man.
"We don't stop being a mum, but we can begin to be ourselves again to make us better people in the long run.
"There will be resentment for being pushed into the situation and a lot of guilt for leaving. But you'll grow."
She added that she hasn't been on a date in almost two years, saying her "standards are very high" and she "won't settle for breadcrumb affection".
Amanda's kids are now aged 24, 23, 21, 19, 16 and 11.
"Never stop communicating with them," she said. "Let your kids know you're present in their lives constantly.
"And finally, live without regret. It's an unnecessary energy that drains you.
"Kids adapt and thrive seeing their mum happy, rather than crying most weekends."
She is also the author of a book called You're Going to Die So Do It Anyway.
"People need to mind their own business," she added.
"If they're not paying my bills, then they have no say on how I live my life.
"I'm free – and it's about time other mums find that freedom, too."
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She left behind a £120,000 salary
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'It's time to flip the script - make men responsible for their failings,' she said
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