writing – 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”

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”