Another chapter closed today and this one was a big and very difficult one.
I first walked into a Government traineeship at 17 years of age. I thought I knew everything about life but in reality, I ...
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Mother’s Day 2018
To be a good mother while my heart was breaking was one of the hardest roles to play
There were so many times that I just wasn't sure I could do this on my own. So many days I looked at the chaos ...
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Steps to Reach the Final Goodbye – Recovery of the Mind
The following post is an excerpt from my new book Steps to Reach the Final Goodbye.
One thing I am asked time and time again is “why did I stay so long?”
There are many ...
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Someone get me some Paracetamol
Getting sick as a single parent - I'm not sure there's anything worse, maybe there is and I haven't come across it yet but I'd say getting sick is right up there.
For me, I've had this same virus ...
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But he’s the apple of my eye
As a parent, all of your children are the apple of your eye and you look at your kids through rose coloured glasses. Hey, I think my kids are the most handsome beautiful children I've ever seen. ...
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To the previous owner of my new stand mixer
It's funny where life takes you and who it brings you to.
I remember the first time I saw you, from a distance, laughing and so happy. I must admit, I was intimidated. You seemed to have ...
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TNIM Talks – A letter to my 21 year old self
We're going for something a little different this month. The bloggers and I have written a letter to our 21 year old selves.
No long introduction needed! Grab a coffee, grab the tissues and enjoy! ...
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Don’t Give Me the Look
Recently, one of the boys had an orthodontist appointment. I gathered up all the kids and off we went. The orthodontist explained a treatment plan he was recommending and as with orthodontic work ...
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The White Wondersuit
Oh how I love a freshly bathed baby in a Bonds Wondersuit.
White Wondersuits were the first outfit each of my babies were dressed in after they were born. Their little hands snugly tucked away in ...
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A Writers Soul
The title of the post is probably much more dramatic than it should be, this is one of those posts where I'm just sitting down writing late at night in hope that it'll make me sleepy. There's no ...
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