Single Mummy Syndrome – a woman's life
A mother's journey through some turbulent emotional times
Strange to be sitting here on the last day of a family holiday wanting to write this blog with so many thoughts and words whirling around in my head. But I am compelled to quickly write about an interesting array of emotions, feelings, and actions that have all been part of our family holiday. We […]
Continue ReadingI started painting the front of the house recently. I have managed to re-paint the front door and its surroundings a few weeks ago – and this weekend I started to tackle the large bay window. It is a sight to behold watching your neighbours scurrying past when they see you precariously balanced on a […]
Continue ReadingFour big things were looming over me as September approached. And the worry, anticipation and enormity of every event was starting to take its toll.
Continue ReadingWhen your children are little you feel completely overwhelmed with their constant demands, sleepless nights, tantrums, battles over toys, food, bath-time, and bedtime. And you crave your own time, space, and a little bit of peace, and then quite suddenly you find you have that haven but you don’t actually know when it arrived, if […]
Continue ReadingAnd fuck wits! I promised myself I wouldn’t look at the Swale Planning site until my appeal was over.I promised I would not find out who had made comment, to protect myself. But intrigue to see if there were some details about the planning appeal dates led me to look this afternoon. And then I […]
Continue ReadingLast Sunday early doors we returned from a glorious week sailing in Croatia with family. A week of enjoying the delights of the Adriatic sea, seafood, sunshine, and relaxation. There was drama too, as my eldest very aptly stated one evening “every day is carnage in Croatia!”. This was after one afternoon when sailing conditions […]
Continue ReadingWarning this blog entry contains some swearing because just occasionally the writing of a horrid little swear word releases a feel-good endorphin! The wolves circle, continually watching, observing, and then with interest move in. A light interest that underlies so many questions. A gentle prompt and prod to see what it reveals. “You’re staying at […]
Continue ReadingDo we measure success by money, material possessions, integrity, allegiance, confidence, honesty, popularity, compassion, personal achievement, or happiness? A question that we all possibly have different ideas, observations, and thoughts on. Measuring a woman’s success is often measured against a man doing a similar task, job, sport and if the woman meets an expectation and […]
Continue ReadingStrangely as a vocal outspoken person who believes in being upfront, honest and open I am really struggling with this dilemma. Now it has to be said I have given my opinion for what’s worth but really can’t believe she is not getting how bad this is or listening to my opinion if I’m honest.Or […]
Continue ReadingHot sweats, low moods, mood swings, tiredness; is this menopause or just the fact I now own a puppy? After all, I do feel like I have a baby again with endless demands, needs, and restrictions once more. I did say to someone the other day the early stages of owning a puppy pre-inoculations you […]
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