Diary of a seriously fcked off parent

32. Failed Again: The Reality of Social Services and the Trauma of False Allegations.

After everything I’ve been through, I can’t believe I’m hearing that Social Services have dropped the ball again. I’m a mother of two, and I would do anything to protect my children. Their father, who wanted nothing to do with them once our relationship ended, has left me in a position where I’ve been penalisedContinue reading “32. Failed Again: The Reality of Social Services and the Trauma of False Allegations.”

31. The Manipulative Gremlin Phase: Are Our Kids Just Testing Us?

We all know children push boundaries, but sometimes they really know how to push you to your limits. They turn into these manipulative little gremlins, and you find yourself wishing you could lock them in a cage until they revert back to the decent kids you once knew. Imagine the cunning thoughts and actions theyContinue reading “31. The Manipulative Gremlin Phase: Are Our Kids Just Testing Us?”

30. Letting Go: A Parent’s Struggle with the First Big Step.

We spend our lives caring, sharing, and protecting, only to be told that we need to let go for the sake of our children’s emotional and mental development. But when is the right time? What if I let go too soon? Or not soon enough? Today was the day I decided to make space forContinue reading “30. Letting Go: A Parent’s Struggle with the First Big Step.”

29. How dare you! From Hero to Villain: The Changing Role of a Parent.

From the moment you first laid eyes on your child, it was the happiest day of your life. You watched as they learned to say “mama” and “dada,” and you marveled as they discovered their hands, feet, and even their reflection. Then, they began to crawl, expand their vocabulary, stand for the first time, takeContinue reading “29. How dare you! From Hero to Villain: The Changing Role of a Parent.”

28. Divorce: What I Wish I Knew Before taking the Leap

Growing up, divorce wasn’t something that was openly discussed. Not many people I knew had gone through it, at least not publicly. Most couples I knew stayed married, unless a partner passed away. But in private, many of those relationships had ended long ago only the finances, children, and security kept them together. I decidedContinue reading “28. Divorce: What I Wish I Knew Before taking the Leap”

27. When Did Children Become the Parents? Reclaiming Our Authority

When did children become the ones calling the shots? When did we, as parents, lose our power to command our homes? I’ll tell you when. It was when we started prioritising the wants of our children over their actual needs. It happened when we became so obsessed with protecting their feelings that we forgot toContinue reading “27. When Did Children Become the Parents? Reclaiming Our Authority”

26. Rebuilding After the Pandemic: A Parent’s Struggle to Find Normal.

We’ve been told to return to our lives as we once knew them, to accept the changes we’ve faced, and to brace ourselves for even more. Or, we’re told to prepare for a near lockdown again. That’s easy for others to say. The last 18 months have been hell. I’ve had teenagers cooped up inContinue reading “26. Rebuilding After the Pandemic: A Parent’s Struggle to Find Normal.”

25 .The Cost of Social Media: A Parent’s Struggle to Protect Their Children

Well, here it is—the first consequence of the mobile phone pandemic that has swept through society this decade. For those who don’t know, I’ve been locked in a constant battle with my children over their access to social media through smartphones. I made the tough decision to confiscate their phones until they turn 18. AsContinue reading “25 .The Cost of Social Media: A Parent’s Struggle to Protect Their Children”

24. Lying: A Natural Phase or Something We Teach Our Kids?

As a child, the instinct to lie often stems from not wanting to get into trouble. They’ve done something wrong, and they don’t want anyone to know. But why hide it? Likely because deep down, they know they shouldn’t have done it in the first place. If they know this, then why go ahead andContinue reading “24. Lying: A Natural Phase or Something We Teach Our Kids?”

23. When the Ones You Love Cause You the Most Pain.

As a parent, your life revolves around creating a safe haven for your loved ones. But what happens when the people closest to you, your teens, who believe they’re fully grown, start influencing their siblings with their erratic behavior? The pain of rejection from those you would die for is the deepest cut. How canContinue reading “23. When the Ones You Love Cause You the Most Pain.”