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Wednesday, 15 January 2025 - 08:16
I sometimes cry in my car all the way to work when I think of all the things he’s put me through over the years. Certain things just trigger memories. He’s ruined every single bit of my life. My happiness, my parenting journey, my social life, my mental health, my looks. Just everything, including...
Monday, 23 December 2024 - 04:34
I'm not sure what I'm hoping to achieve by posting this. I think I just need to get it out. I am so lonely. I have my 2 children, but otherwise I feel like I have no one. I will be spending Christmas morning with the kids, then they will be going to their dads. I have no one to visit. No one to...
Sunday, 1 December 2024 - 21:26
I would love some advice on a very sensitive subject I am going to change details for extra anonymity and keep it brief as possible. Primary school aged child is currently in foster care while case is going through the courts. Allegations are against dad for SA- I have seen this behaviour and am...
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Submitted by Anon Imperfect Mum on Mon, 15/07/2013 - 11:19.
This is an inspirational read, this story is written by a beautiful woman who wished to remain anonymous. She shares her story of being an abandoned young mum who suffers from depression. This young woman has been through so much, she is truly an inspiration. - Kristy I was 17 when I fell pregnant with my now 3yr old little girl. There are many reasons surrounding this occurring but the main one...
Submitted by The Imperfect Mum on Wed, 03/07/2013 - 00:00.
Depression is something that will be with me forever. It may not be ‘active’ if you like, but it will be something that I will have to be mindful of. Just recently I found myself slipping back into depression , depression comes in the form of being ‘pushed down’ and a dark cloud comes over. It’s like it just appears out of t he blue. It’s very hard to see clearly and to lift the feeling of...
Submitted by The Imperfect Mum on Thu, 21/03/2013 - 01:11.
Besides the practical changes in my life I allowed myself plenty of time to slowly cut out the antidepressants and made sure there were no external stresses in my life.