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”
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.”
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?”
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.”
15. Parenting Without a Map: Finding the Balance Between Too Much and Not Enough.
The parenting handbook.A well-intentioned idea, but ultimately… pointless. Why? Because by the time you need to read it, you’re too deep in the trenches to flick through a chapter titled “How to Handle a Toddler Tantrum at 3am.”When you first decide to become a parent, you dive into books about nutrition, sleep routines, baby gear,Continue reading “15. Parenting Without a Map: Finding the Balance Between Too Much and Not Enough.”
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”
9. The Weight of Who I Was: Living Beyond My Mistakes
Throughout my adult life, I’ve made mistakes—some small, some colossal.Some I’ve been able to correct.Others? I just have to carry. But no matter the size or the outcome, every mistake has carried a lesson. Even if it took years, even if the realisation only hit after the dust settled—each one shaped me. Grew me. HumbledContinue reading “9. The Weight of Who I Was: Living Beyond My Mistakes”
Real Talk: Diary of a Seriously Fcked Off Parent 