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Saturday, 23 February 2019 - 11:12
We recently left domestic violence and abuse. This abuse was physical, emotional and hugely mental. I am yet to discover if it was also sexual towards the children. He is victimised and narcissistic with gas lighting behaviour. We ended up involved with social services and the situation became so...
Tuesday, 12 February 2019 - 22:48
Hello ladies. First of all, I apologize for the long read. It's not really a question I guess. A guy I know just recently lost his wife to cancer about 3 months ago, and we started talking to each other. I've known him for quite sometime and his was was a very sweet woman. He started talking to me...
Wednesday, 16 January 2019 - 08:48
A good friend of my brothers has recently and unexpectedly passed away. His wife is going to be at an event this weekend that I am also attending, I know her well enough for normal pleasantries but I haven't seen her since her husband died. I'm just wanting some advice on how to approach her or...
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Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 25/09/2014 - 09:05.
By fellow Imperfect Mum: Marie Kenyon My beautiful husband, Russ, tragically lost his life on June 4th, 2014. He was my world, my very best friend. I am a better person for having had him in my life, even if it was for only the shortest time. Funny, when we married only 6 weeks prior to his passing, (together 6 years) I thought to myself, "Wow, 6 years, it feels like a lifetime." But now that he'...
Submitted by The Imperfect Mum on Thu, 25/07/2013 - 14:09.
My heart skipped a beat. My throat contracted. The fluid left my mouth, and all I could taste was metal. Why? – I hear you say. I realised it was nearing the end of July, we were heading into August. August brings with it a lot of pain. – For me. It’s a month I would rather skip. That way I don’t have to feel the pain. The pain knowing that I will never celebrate your birthday with you . Knowing...
Submitted by The Imperfect Mum on Mon, 08/07/2013 - 12:17.
Today I had the pleasure of meeting a beautiful human. I must share my experience with you. As most of you know my family own an Educational business and that is where I work. Today a man was waiting to pay at the counter, I turned to see him waiting and I apologised profusely. I felt both embarrassed and unprofessional as I was engaging in a conversation with another staff member whilst he...