Loss & Grief
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Wednesday, 10 April 2024 - 21:12
Hi sisterhood. I’m helping to organise a baby shower. A couple of the women attending are undergoing IVF. One in particular has had a very long, arduous journey. I am after ideas of games we could play as a group, that are inclusive / sensitive to the needs of others. Perhaps not with so much focus...
Thursday, 21 March 2024 - 12:36
Hello my beautiful mums. I wrote in a year ago desperately seeking support... My daughter who was 9 years old at the time has disclosed sexual abuse. It's now been 14 months since disclosure. This isn't a question but a post to share some of my story. To warn other mothers and hopefully get some...
Tuesday, 17 October 2023 - 22:14
I'm stuck. Applying for jobs but want a complete career change e.g. degree based professional career to something like receptionist, delivery driver, working from home or anything not as heavy. I am wanting to shift due to completely burning out and experiencing anxiety any time I think about going...
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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...