Diary of a seriously fcked off parent

48. When the Nest Empties, but the Heart Stays Full of Questions

Today marked a strange milestone. My youngest daughter officially moved all her things out of home. For many parents, this might be a moment of celebration a sign that their child is stepping into adulthood, building independence, spreading their wings. And while part of me recognizes that, the truth is… I’m not quite sure howContinue reading “48. When the Nest Empties, but the Heart Stays Full of Questions”

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Welcome to the Secret Diary of a Parent. This isn’t your typical parenting blog. Here, I share the real stuff, messy mornings, bedtime battles, surprise hugs, and everything in between. If you’ve ever hidden in the bathroom for a minute of peace or laughed through the chaos, you’re in the right place. Honest stories. RealContinue reading “2. Welcome to the Secret Diary of a ParentThis isn’t your ty…”

6. Tired of the Rejection: A Cry from the Heart

I’m overwhelmed with anger and sadness that my daughter has chosen to leave her home, our home, to go live with her father. A man who has consistently shown that he doesn’t truly care for her. A man who always puts himself first. A man who stood by while his wife verbally abused me overContinue reading “6. Tired of the Rejection: A Cry from the Heart”

39. The Frustration of Being Questioned: Who Are We Accountable To?

I can’t believe how many times I’ve thought about this saying over the last couple of months, even in reference to myself. The question is: why? What makes us revert to a childlike version of ourselves? It’s not hate, it’s not fear, it’s frustration. But what makes us so frustrated that we become unable orContinue reading “39. The Frustration of Being Questioned: Who Are We Accountable To?”

38. The Hidden Toll of “Normal” in the Aftermath of the Pandemic.

The government says we are expected to return to “normal,” but what does that even mean? For me, “normal” has come to feel like isolation, anxiety, stress, depression, anger, and family separation. The damage to individual and family mental health is staggering, and I’m not sure I can ever get used to this new “normal.”Continue reading “38. The Hidden Toll of “Normal” in the Aftermath of the Pandemic.”

37. When the Ones You Show Up For Don’t Show Up for You.

I show up every day for my children, and I always have. So why is it that our children don’t show up for us? In fact, they seem to try to tear me down. For what reason? What happened to the communication where we could sit down and explain what the problem is? Social mediaContinue reading “37. When the Ones You Show Up For Don’t Show Up for You.”

36. Do We Need to Like Our Children?

“Mum, do you like me?” That was the question my daughter posed to me today. My response was, “I don’t need to like you, I love you.” (I was trying to be humorous), but it got me thinking 🤔. Do we need, or even want, to like our children? And if we do, why? IContinue reading “36. Do We Need to Like Our Children?”

35. Rediscovering Me: A Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Love.

It’s 2022, and I promised myself I was going to let go of all the dead weight and baggage from the past few years and start living again. That didn’t even last an hour into New Year’s what a joke. 😡 My youngest daughter caught Covid, and the New Year celebration felt flat. So, whatContinue reading “35. Rediscovering Me: A Journey from Self-Doubt to Self-Love.”

34. Boris and the Reluctance to Act: The Uncertainty of Another Lockdown.

I try not to watch the news too much, but sometimes I just have to check in and see what’s next. After hearing that Ireland and Wales are shutting nightclubs after Christmas, and Scotland is going into full lockdown, I hoped Boris would have learned from his past mistakes and followed suit. But instead, IContinue reading “34. Boris and the Reluctance to Act: The Uncertainty of Another Lockdown.”

33. The Weight of a Title: When It’s Taken Away.

What is a title? To me, a title is an acknowledgment of an achievement, whether personal or public. If you’ve worked hard and earned something, then you’ve earned the right to be addressed with the title that comes with it. So who gives anyone the right to take that title away from you? Well, I’veContinue reading “33. The Weight of a Title: When It’s Taken Away.”