Let me hit you with some truth right out the gate: other people’s bullsh*t has absolutely, unequivocally, nothing to do with you. Zero. Zilch. Nada. Yet, here we are, so often caught in the drama, insecurities, and nonsense other people throw at us, like we somehow signed up to be their emotional punching bag. And…

Today was a tough one. Our little guinea pig, Latte, passed away this morning. We only had him since July, but it’s wild how attached you can get to something so small in such a short time. He quickly became part of our routine - his little squeaks, his endless munching on veggies - and…

Ok, so today was a tough one. I broke up with my partner of 20 months. Twenty months of daily conversations, texts, and shared moments, all gone just like that. We never met in person, but that doesn’t make the hurt any less real. It’s a virtual breakup, yes, but the heartbreak feels just as…

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…

Cooking in families can be a battlefield - not knives drawn, but definitely some overcooked broccoli and questionable pasta. My kids have made their preferences clear: mum’s cooking wins every time. As a single mum with my girls from Sunday afternoon to Friday afternoon, I can't help but wonder - is it just familiarity, or…

We all want our children to grow into resilient, confident adults, but building resilience in kids is often about walking a fine line. In today's world of constant connectivity and over-scheduling, the concept of tough love might seem out of place. But let’s be clear—tough love isn’t about being harsh or punitive. It’s about building…

Let’s face it, benign neglect parenting is trending in 2024 for a good reason. It’s about letting go a little while still caring deeply.. It’s not that you’ve thrown in the towel on raising well-rounded kids, it’s that you’re tired of being an on-call activities director 24/7. Enter "benign neglect"—the new parenting trend that tells…

If there’s one thing I wish I’d known sooner, it’s how to stop working against my body and start working with it—specifically when it comes to my menstrual cycle. As busy mums, we’re always juggling—whether it’s kids, work, chores, or just trying to keep our sanity intact. The reality is, our energy levels, mood, and…

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…