I just celebrated my birthday recently and as much as I still do look forward to my special day, it does also become a day filled with emotions I wouldn’t ordinarily feel on every other day. I suppose that it’s filled with reminiscing over the past experiences we may have loved or hated, the sadness...Read More

As a wife and mum, I find that my bad days need to be as minimal as possible due to it affecting everyone else in the household. I find that every other family member is allowed to feel angry or just not in the right mood, but should I feel that way, the entire mood...Read More

As a mum who raised her son as a single parent for almost 14 years, I have to admit just how difficult it was sticking to certain rules that would enable my son to grow up as a functional and independent individual. Having to make decisions on my own as to whether to send him...Read More

It is perfectly natural to feel completely lost and afraid to live your life after a long term relationship ends, particularly if it didn’t end very well. After my first abusive relationship ended, and considering we shared a child, it felt like the nightmare didn’t actually end when the divorce became official. There were endless...Read More

When I began dating my now husband, I made the concerted decision to ensure that I was being honest at all times when it came to my feelings. I didn’t have that fear of what would he think or how would he feel if I was upfront about what I wanted and needed for the...Read More

Coming out of abusive relationships truly did take a toll on my capacity to love as a human being at the time. The idea of having to trust someone again and not be dismissive when it came to seeing negative attributes in a person was not an easy hump to get over. During my first...Read More

Growing up in our generation was a completely different ballgame. Raising kids today takes on a fundamentally new dynamic. I often find myself listening to my 4year old daughter, trying to understand how at her age she has such a strong, opinionated personality. How at her age, she understands what the bodily organs do and...Read More

We all need Rules As a parent, its difficult enough not knowing whether we have done everything correctly as we were trying to raise them, but when they reach adulthood, its difficult to know when to tell your children when we aren’t very happy with them. My son and myself have a great relationship and...Read More

Its been one heck of a journey bringing up my son over the past 20 years. He has always been a beautiful and gentle soul with the best intentions most times. However he has had his not so great moments. From the the time he turned 14 until now I can safely say that it’s...Read More

Its not the easiest thing in the world having an adult son, however it does have its merits. I love chatting to my son about life, his feelings, music, his take on the world and love. The latter may not be the easiest thing to hear about! When my son approaches me for advise pertaining...Read More