Questions
Thursday, 23 August 2018 - 20:29
Dear fellow IMs I am in a pickle and in need of sister community advice and support. I was a registered nurse for 8 years (and have not been able to meet all practice hours from the last 5 years to renew the registration. Are there any mums facing this? I have three special needs children, two...
Wednesday, 18 July 2018 - 12:14
I'm wanting to ask a question in regards to my son calling his step mum "mum". Yesterday my son just randomly came out and said he calls my ex partner "mum". I was quite shocked at first and then upset. I asked if his father had asked him to and he said no (but knowing my ex it's a possibility he...
Saturday, 14 July 2018 - 07:38
Anon post please: a close family member of mine is almost 5 years old and starting school soon. He has been diagnosed with a global developmental delay and queried other diagnoses. The issues he has is he is aggressive towards younger sibling, he is not toilet trained and still in nappies often...
Thursday, 14 June 2018 - 22:42
I’ve a bit of a tricky question. My boyfriend is looking for work and having trouble. He also has autism and a mild intellectual disability which was caused by something going wrong at birth. The trouble is, he needs help to find suitable work that he can cope with and be successful at, yet he’s...
Monday, 21 May 2018 - 20:06
Hi all. Im needing advice. My 12 yr old ASD son has managed to spend just over $1000 on my credit card buying upgrades for xbox. The xbox is a weekend limited only thing. This has occured over the space of 1 month. After initially denying it, he admitted to taking my card and using it without me...
Monday, 23 April 2018 - 22:08
Posting for a friend - Those that have children on the autism spectrum and other kids what do you for entertainment. My son has aspergers and can be quite full on and in your face. He doesnt understand when he is being annoying to other people and has no concept of personal space. He has a heart of...
Monday, 23 April 2018 - 16:56
Has anyone been diagnosed on the autism spectrum as an adult? I have suspected for some time that I am on the spectrum. I have suffered from anxiety forever - since I was a kid. I recognise a lot of the signs in myself now and wonder if it's worth pursuing a diagnosis, or should I just continue...
Friday, 13 April 2018 - 09:13
This isn’t a question that I need advice on, for someone’s to tell me I’m okay or I’m doing it right. For someone to make me feel self worth and accomplishment, but for everyone to realise, that motherhood isn’t easy, it’s so hard, everyday. I honestly can’t remember my name most days, I’m mum or...
Wednesday, 11 April 2018 - 10:39
I recently broke up with my husband. I wasn't happy for the longest time. Talked to him, didn't play the blame game etc. Anyway, we had some talks after that and I was upfront and said we wouldn't be getting back together. He is also a big drinker so he does know that that played a big part. Anyway...
Friday, 30 March 2018 - 18:47
Hi Imperfect Mums, I'm just after some travel advice. My daughter and I are traveling overseas very soon to Canada and we are also having a few days in the US. I was just wondering how does everyone access their money overseas , we are thinking of carrying some cash, credit card and our everyday...