struggle – Page 2 – Real Talk: Diary of a Seriously Fcked Off Parent

8. Between Logic and Chaos: Meeting My Emotional Self.

My gosh, what the hell.I’ve discovered something I never expected: my fight or flight response doesn’t just kick in, it transforms. It morphs into something I now recognise as spite. For me, “fight” shows up in sharp, reactive ways, spiteful words, intense energy bursts, usually taken out on whoever triggered the feeling. These days, myContinue reading “8. Between Logic and Chaos: Meeting My Emotional Self.”

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.”

3. Only as Good as Your Last Win: The Harsh Truth About Success

Funny how life turns out. We spend so much time racing ahead—trying to be better, faster, and more efficient than everyone else—that we rarely stop to look at the bigger picture. We chase the next promotion, the next job title, the next opportunity that will prove we’ve made it. In a competitive world, that driveContinue reading “3. Only as Good as Your Last Win: The Harsh Truth About Success”

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”