Single – Real Talk: Diary of a Seriously Fcked Off Parent

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”

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”

17. Lone Parent: Alone by Choice or Circumstance?

What is a lone parent? Some would say it’s a person raising children on their own. Others might say it’s someone raising children all alone. But what’s the difference? So, whose life is harder?The parent who is alone by choice, or the parent who is left alone by everyone else? That’s the real question.

16. More Than Mum: Reclaiming Me

Who I am isn’t defined by my name or ageWhat matters most is that I am a mother of two daughters.I work, not because I love to, but because I have to sustain my life and theirs.There is no time for play, no space for joy that isn’t filtered through responsibility.Most of my days areContinue reading “16. More Than Mum: Reclaiming Me”

7. Finding the Balance: Parenting Without a Manual.

Teacher, nurse, coach, correctional officer, mentor, support worker, driver, cook…The roles we take on as parents are endless. And as our kids grow, the roles don’t disappear—they just shift in weight and intensity. But how do you know if you’re getting the balance right?There’s no manual. No guidebook. No helpline to call. And just whenContinue reading “7. Finding the Balance: Parenting Without a Manual.”

4. Why I Took My Daughter’s Smartphone Away- and Why I Don’t Regret It

Let me start by saying this: every parenting choice should be a personal one. What worked for me may not work for you—and I don’t pretend to have all the answers. But after many conversations with a close friend, I made this tough and extremely unpopular decision. I removed my eldest daughter’s smartphone from ourContinue reading “4. Why I Took My Daughter’s Smartphone Away- and Why I Don’t Regret It”

5. You’re Doing It Right (Even When It Feels Like You’re Not)

Let me start with this: it’s all right. Truly. Whatever you’re doing right now — parenting your way, making choices that feel best for your family, or simply getting through the day — you’re doing it right. It doesn’t matter how your friend does it, how your neighbour swears by their method, or how yourContinue reading “5. You’re Doing It Right (Even When It Feels Like You’re Not)”

1. Navigating Life as a Single Mom: My Journey

This is my first blog, and I needed and wanted to say all that society believes that I shouldn’t, within a safe environment, where the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth could be shared with those who need not to feel alone. I initially plan to discuss any and everything relating toContinue reading “1. Navigating Life as a Single Mom: My Journey”