Blog Posts
Submitted by Kelly De Vries on Tue, 19/03/2013 - 08:50.
“WE DON’T HAVE ENOUGH MONEY!!” I overheard the tired frazzled mum yelling at her boy as he threw himself on the floor in a tantrum next to the shopping centre ride. Coming from a family of 6, I heard these words a lot growing up. It seemed we never had enough money for anything and without realising it, the subliminal message of what my parents were teaching me started to become ingrained in my...
Submitted by Anon Imperfect Mum on Mon, 18/03/2013 - 02:28.
After reading a post a while ago on The Imperfect Mum fb page , alarm bells started ringing and the similarities between the behavioural problems described in the post of the 4yo boy eerily mirror what my son has/is going through, so I would like to share my family’s story. (By no means am I saying that this is the problem of that IM’s child, but I just want to emphasise why this kind of...
Submitted by Guest Poster on Thu, 14/03/2013 - 14:01.
Remember the story from earlier on in the week, The story of a Mum being helped by another Mum (Kate) to support her son while he had an epileptic fit. Yes? Well please meet Teagan, Teagan is cooper’s Mum. Cooper is the little man that has epilepsy. *Make sure you have your tissues. This is an inspirational, yet hard hitting read. Message from Teagan: There’s such a horrible stigma around...
Submitted by Anon Imperfect Mum on Mon, 11/03/2013 - 02:38.
We are looking for a Kate. If this is you, please contact me, if not please share this. (Refer to story below) Written into The Imperfect Mum Facebook page Last week I was down the strand in Townsville with my 2 kids just cruising along until my son had a seizure. While i was quickly trying to put my 3 month old in her pram a lady suddenly appeared and quietly asked if I needed help or an...
Submitted by The Imperfect Mum on Fri, 08/03/2013 - 00:35.
Just the other day a friend said to me “oh you live such a glamorous life!” I nearly choked on my wine! You see, I often think that of other people. But for people to think that of me?? - Well that’s just ludicrous! Here’s a list of why my life IS NOT Glamorous! 1. My car makes a loud pitched squeeling sound when it starts AND has no Aircon and is ALWAYS messy! 2. My bedroom is currently sporting...
Submitted by The Imperfect Mum on Wed, 06/03/2013 - 01:37.
I really didn’t enjoy the baby stage. I loved the ‘idea’ of having a baby. I love the pictures that come to your mind, babies sleeping, cooing and smiling. I look back at photos and i’m filled with love. But… BUT if you asked if I enjoyed that stage. You would be greeted with.. A big resounding NO! I remember sitting on the couch with this new born baby on my lap, completely ALONE, and...
Submitted by Guest Poster on Fri, 08/02/2013 - 02:29.
About the Author: I’m Wayne. I’m a baker by trade, and am now working full time as an Endorsed Enrollled Nurse I have a 13 year old son from a previous relationship, and am happily married to the most beautiful woman God ever put breath into. Together we have a 19 month old baby boy, and are expecting again in May. My wife and kids are my world. I often wonder what did I do in order to be blessed...
Submitted by Guest Poster on Wed, 06/02/2013 - 03:50.
RESEARCHED AND COMPILED BY Leigh Fraser-Gray B Social Work / Social Welfare, Dip H & CS, CERT IV WTA, VOC Post Grad FDR Social Welfare, Dip H & CS, CERT IV WTA, VOC Post Grad FDR *** Names, places and insignificant minor details changed to protect confidentiality *** Domestic Violence IS REAL. I have been carving out a career in the Social Services since 1992. I started with Direct Care (...
Submitted by Kelly De Vries on Mon, 31/12/2012 - 08:40.
So, final day of 2012, and I feel I should write something inspiring to everyone! So here I am! *gulp* I wish I could say I did something memorable on my final day of 2012 – like flying or jumping out of a plane or climbing a mountain… But instead I had a normal day, doing what I love :-) Looking after my four kids at home. I won’t pretend and fake that I love doing this everyday! Anyone stuck in...
Submitted by Kelly VO on Mon, 24/12/2012 - 03:18.
So, it’s my birthday today – and normally I ask Kristy if I can put up posts, but — SURPRISE! It’s my birthday! So I can do what I want right?!?! *grins* I use this line a lot on my special day… do you? Hubby has the day off work (best present EVER!) and he and the kids are cleaning the house as I type (Although, I think he is doing most of it. He is amazing!) While I love celebrating my special...