Questions
Thursday, 30 April 2015 - 19:15
I feel like I've failed at being a mother. I gave birth to my daughter just before I turned 19. Her father has never been part of her life, he chose to give up his rights to her and whilst he used to randomly come in and out he now hasnt seen her in at least 3 years, not even a phone call on her...
Thursday, 30 April 2015 - 07:32
My family is really struggling with my younger disabled brother. He is 25 and has a IQ of 70 and learning difficulties, virtually he just cant grasp the real world and has suffered a lot, including people stealing money from him and forcing him to buy them things because they're "friends". Recently...
Wednesday, 29 April 2015 - 16:31
Advice. I have been advised to do what I would like to have avoided but seems I have no choice always in this position... I have been told the best thing to do when I leave is to keep the kids from their dad until a court parenting order is in place. This could take months. I am heartbroken that I...
Wednesday, 29 April 2015 - 15:53
Afternoon ladies, My partner and I have been in a long distance relationship for almost 4 years. 6 hours seperate us. He lives in a beautiful small town in nsw. My 8 year old son loves my partner and is the happiest I have ever seen him when we are down there. He makes friends, behaves, doesn't...
Tuesday, 28 April 2015 - 20:22
I left my ex partner father of my child of 3 years a few months ago now. I do love him like crazy, but our relationship was far from perfect. I'm 20 and he is 24. I was happy to settle down and be a mum to our now beautiful 2 year old. He was at the start of my pregnancy but as it progressed and...
Tuesday, 28 April 2015 - 01:02
Hi, just really need some career guidance. I am a single sahm, and I desperately want to get back into the workforce, but I am torn about what to do for a career. I was a cleaner before my daughter came along, but that is not something I want to go back to, not only because my body couldn't handle...
Sunday, 26 April 2015 - 23:24
I just wanted to write a little response to the mum who recently posted asking how to be the 'perfect imperfect mum'. I am 29. I am happily married with 3 kids. I also work in a well paying professional job. I have a nice home with nice things both necessary and unnecessary. I volunteer for my kids...
Sunday, 26 April 2015 - 23:02
Hi IM's, Not sure if I'm asking for advice or just venting. I'm a mum of 2 girls, 3&5, married, work too many very high stress high risk jobs to make ends meet. My girls are divine but I can't help but feel that I squash their spirits every second they are around me. I feel so stressed all the...
Sunday, 26 April 2015 - 21:11
Help me please I'm at such a loss of what to do. I've been split with my partner of 3 years for a few months now. We never had a fantastic relationship due to his drinking problems and his refusal to grow up I suppose would be a good way to put it. We have a 2 year old son together. And myself and...
Friday, 24 April 2015 - 21:33
Quick back story - I have 3 boys. Eldest (9yrs) is 4.5 years older then number 2. My concerns are with him. I had him when I was 20 and I feel like my lack of knowledge/ maturity / life experiences have not made him the kid he could have been. He has a good heart but when it comes to his brothers I...