Parenting is already a wild ride, but when you throw Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD) - commonly known as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) - into the mix, life can feel like you’re holding on by the edge of your fingernails. Now, add single motherhood, dating, and long-distance relationships into the cocktail, and you’ve got a…

Ah, yes, the luteal phase - that lovely stretch of time right before your period starts, when the universe conspires to test just how far your patience can stretch. Spoiler: not very far. The luteal phase is the final phase of the menstrual cycle and can last 10 to 14 days. If you’re anything like…

The kids are finally at their dad’s for the weekend, and the house is blissfully quiet. No one shouting "Muuuum," no snack requests, no toys scattered everywhere—just me, my laptop, and the sweet, sweet silence. I’d promised myself I’d relax with a bubble bath or maybe binge-watch something, but instead, I fell into my newest…

Let me tell you, last night was one of those nights. You know the ones I’m talking about - where you’re up all night, shuffling between kids who, for whatever reason, have decided that sleep is overrated. Between bizarre demands, strange bed companions, and not being allowed to sleep on my side, I’m running on…

Let’s be real—there was a time when treating the kids to Starbucks felt like an easy, grab-and-go option. But these days? It feels more like I’m buying a fancy meal rather than three simple drinks. As a single mum to two girls, ages 9 and 11, who absolutely adore Starbucks, splurging on their favourite autumn…

Today, I woke up to a house that was way too quiet. No kids. Just me, the faint hum of the fridge, and the echo of a dozen things I should be doing. You’d think a mum would savour these rare moments of peace, right? Wrong. When you’re used to the constant noise and chaos…

Alright mums, let’s cut the crap. How many times have you been told that a bubble bath or a quick cuppa is all you need to recharge? Here’s the brutal truth: That’s not self-care. That’s basic survival, and we deserve better. I know you’re busy, you’ve got a million things to do, but self-care shouldn’t…

Here we go again—another weekend where the house is quiet, no kids, and I should be embracing the me time. Instead, what do I do? Revert back to a damn teenager. My daughters go to their dad’s on the weekends, and every single time, I feel a little lost. It’s like the second they’re out…