Loss & Grief
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Sunday, 5 July 2020 - 22:42
I have been separated from my husband for just over a year. We had been together for 10 years and married for 6. In that time I had formed a close relationship with his family, predominantly his mum. I have an estranged relationship with my family, no siblings, and aunties, uncles, grandparents and...
Thursday, 2 April 2020 - 16:28
Please help, I'd like to buy my sister and brother-in-law a plant or shrub or something in memory of their 3 little ones they lost last year. This will be replace buying Easter eggs So wanting something symbolic but special
Wednesday, 18 March 2020 - 20:58
I need help moving on from sexual abuse. 10 years ago I was sexually assaulted. And because of the circumstances, my story was picked apart, nobody believed me, I was even made fun of because of it. Ide just gotten out of a relationship. And was interested in someone new. He was a family friend. So...
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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...