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Saturday, 12 September 2020 - 09:58
Im not sure if any of you will remember but I wrote in earlier in the year about suffering horrific depression after losing my 3 year old suddenly last year, having a 2 year old and expecting a new baby. I took all your beautiful advice and went to intensive therapy where I was diagnosed with...
Friday, 11 September 2020 - 12:29
I’m worried about my mum. She’s had a horrible life the last 15 years and has seriously neglected her health. My dad left her for another woman when I was 8 and my sister was 1. My sister was diagnosed with severe mental and physical disabilities. My sister required 24hr care and mum gave up her...
Thursday, 3 September 2020 - 22:46
How would you tell your four year old that grandma may not be with us for much longer. My mother in-law has inoperable lung cancer an has been having chemotherapy, she now has one of those Morphin sticks to help her feel comfortable when in pain. How ten year old understands but how do I prepare 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...