Hey, I’m back. It’s been a while, huh? So when the pandemic hit I kinda experienced a bad time. As you guys know I’m a single mum so I was kinda isolated and all of sudden had these expectations to... Continue Reading →
Despite the fact that I’ve never celebrated Valentine’s Day when in a relationship, this is another one I’m spending single and to be honest it does feel a bit shit and I get a bit sad; but then I remind... Continue Reading →
Okay so we all know mum guilt is a thing, but it’s starting to get out of control for me. Actually, guilt is starting to get out of control. What is the actual point in guilt? What does is achieve?... Continue Reading →
If you have read any of my posts I think you’ll know that I am feminist and you’ll know that in my opinion all this really means is that men and women should be equal. Sadly, whether you like to... Continue Reading →
I’m not one of those mums who are gonna be ‘best friends’ with their kids. I’m their mum I can’t be their bestie, the responsibilities would get blurry. However I do want to be one of their role models. I... Continue Reading →
I’ve been thinking about validation. Human validation. Where do you get it from? Do you even need it? I reeeeeeeeally need it, which annoys the shit out of me. I crave it from my family, my friends, my employer sometimes... Continue Reading →
The other day my mum apologised to me for any mistakes she made whilst I was growing up and it made me feel a bit sad. I’m sure she did make some mistakes, but that’s because as much I think... Continue Reading →
I turned 33 this week. I spent it in bed or on the sofa asleep. I phoned in sick to work, took the beans to nursery and wallowed in my own pit of self-hatred and sadness. Dark, right? To be... Continue Reading →
Soooo I’ve kinda said a lot that I’m not gonna put myself out there and date, well I’ve changed my mind. It will defo be tricky because I come with A LOT of baggage, and that’s not just the beans.... Continue Reading →
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