For many of us single mums, Mother’s Day can be a harder day than most. Particularly if you have come from a situation where you were previously pampered and spoilt on Mother’s Day by your partner at the time, or if it’s your first Mother’s Day as a single mum. It can be a reminder as to what has been lost.
If you’re feeling vulnerable this Mother’s Day, here are some tips to ease the struggle.Continue Reading →
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. If you are recently divorced or newly single, this particular day can leave a bitter taste in your mouth, and with all of the commercials, retail displays, and social media chatter, it can feel like there is a giant blinking sign that hangs over your head and reads “ALONE.”Continue Reading →
Three days ago, I kissed my daughter goodbye and left her with her dad for 6 days. Any single mum (or dad) will tell you that one of the hardest parts of being a single parent is sharing your children, and saying goodbye to them.
My daughter’s dad lives in Perth, and we live in Sydney, so I only have to say goodbye every few months, but it is always tough.Continue Reading →
Christmas is a wonderful time of year for a lot of people. It’s a time of family, friends, love, and laughter.
Sadly, for a lot of people, it is not. For many couples, it is a time of turbulence, fighting, and even abuse.
For single mothers and fathers it is often a period of loneliness, feeling inadequate, reflection, and thinking about what has been lost, and dreams that have been broken. For many single parents, it will be their first Christmas as a single parent (if this is you, read this blog post for some strategies to help you get through this Christmas).Continue Reading →
Christmas is next week. How did that happen? The year has flown by. It seems the older I get, the faster time passes.
If you’re anything like me in past years, you’re probably feeling a little panicked and stressed with everything you still have to do, despite all intentions to be organised this year.
But this year I do feel more organised than in the past because there are a few things I did this year to ensure there wasn’t a last-minute panic about presents or stresses about finances.Continue Reading →