Apparently, I unitentionally started a war with my upstairs neighbour. The apartment where I live in a tri-level house that has been split into three apartments: mine (which has two bedrooms), the apartment upstairs (which has three bedrooms) and one apartment in the back (which has one bedroom). So far, the only major downside isContinue reading “Like A Good Neighbour…”
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Relationships: A Two Way Street?
They say that relationships are a two way street and that it takes two to tango. There are a set of individuals who have insisted on having a relationship with my 5 year old son, but refuse to put any effort into it. As it sits right now, we are expected to put forth theContinue reading “Relationships: A Two Way Street?”
Support vs. Supportive
We have come across many people since our son was born over 5 years ago. There are some that are put into our ‘inner circle’ and stay there (even if we think they don’t belong and initially don’t have a way of removing them from that ‘inner circle’). There are others who are just passingContinue reading “Support vs. Supportive”
Hitting a Rough Patch
I am currently in the middle of a rough patch. The week leading up to Mother’s Day weekend, my son was home from school sick (he came home from school that Tuesday not acting like himself and he ended up staying home the rest of the week with a bug). The following week was spentContinue reading “Hitting a Rough Patch”
Married Single Mom
I just discovered the term ‘Married single mom’ and that it is deemed as a controversial topic. Being a mother myself, I can see why. Motherhood in and of itself isn’t an easy journey. Each situation is unique in it’s own right. There are challenges that both single and married moms face. I am veryContinue reading “Married Single Mom”
What’s the Biggest Lie You’ve Been Told?
For me, it’s ‘All you have to do is ask!’ It’s gotten to the point where I’ve stopped asking because the response is usually the same: ‘I’m unavailable’ (even though you know their schedule is wide open) or ‘I forgot’ (even though the forgetfulness is unintentional). The end result is usually the same: you startContinue reading “What’s the Biggest Lie You’ve Been Told?”
Anxiety, Panic Attacks & Reality
I have panic attacks. I’ve gotten them since I was a teenager, but didn’t realize what they were until the last few years. Due to circumastances beyond my control, I’ve been having a lot of them lately – on a daily basis with one right after another for multiple days in a row. Only withinContinue reading “Anxiety, Panic Attacks & Reality”
It’s a long day when…
So, yesterday started off on a bad note for everyone. Everyone in the house was up early and in meltdown mode before 7am. While things seemed to have settled by mid morning, by early afternoon, the day took another unexpected turn when I get a phone call asking to pick my son up from schoolContinue reading “It’s a long day when…”
A Mother’s Mental Health
In Canada, on average, 23% of mothers are dealing with some sort of mental disorder. The ability or desire to talk to someone may not always be present. Even if there is an individual that a mother can reach out to, she may not. Voices inside her own head, left there from anxiety and depression,Continue reading “A Mother’s Mental Health”
The Word ‘No’…
I view the word ‘No’ as a complete sentence. There are many reasons why I’ve said no to things, from being too exhausted to I have no interest to I don’t have the time. Most of the time, if I’ve said no, it’s no questions asked and it goes no further. However, there are certainContinue reading “The Word ‘No’…”
Island of Misfit Mamas 