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”
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.”
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.”
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?”
21. Pandemic Teens & Rollercoaster Days: Where’s the Manual for This?
Can nothing ever be simple? Certainly not in my life. It would be nice just once if everything could go according to plan. Just one day where nothing goes sideways. No surprises. No stress. Just peace. I remember being a child, loving roller coasters the thrill, the rush, the sharp twists and turns.Now? I dreadContinue reading “21. Pandemic Teens & Rollercoaster Days: Where’s the Manual for This?”
19. Choices, Consequences, and the Classroom Code
What’s it all about, really? You go to school.You sit in class.You learn the subject.You move on. There’s no need to question the teacher unnecessarily or respond with attitude. You’re there to learn. So what gives you the impression that you have the right to speak to your teacher in a way that lands youContinue reading “19. Choices, Consequences, and the Classroom Code”
Real Talk: Diary of a Seriously Fcked Off Parent 