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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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”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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”
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?”
Real Talk: Diary of a Seriously Fcked Off Parent 