Parents call me ‘extra’ for putting daily notes in my son’s lunchbox
After six years of packing his lunch, writing a quick note has become part of my morning routine (Picture: Phil…
Category: Families
I’ll never know why my husband killed himself – he left no note
I assumed everyone left one before taking their own life (Picture: Lisa McFayden) Frantically tearing through our house, I searched…
I’m pregnant – but I don’t want your congratulations
Now, I ‘know too much’ to enjoy the thrill of a pregnancy announcement (Picture: Jen Sizeland) ‘We heard your news,…
My parents told me I’m the product of a one night stand
The idea of becoming a couple was never even on the table for my parents – but they made the…
My daughter wore a taco costume to her dad’s funeral and I wore sequins
Changing the narrative on death, why shouldn’t funerals be a celebration of life and laughter? (Picture: Supplied) When Emma Amoscato’s…
My boyfriend’s abuse turned physical when I was 24 weeks pregnant
I never got a chance to relax and enjoy my pregnancy (Picture: Getty Images) Adam* and I met on a…
I was a proud runner – my family’s comments stopped me in my tracks
I first began long distance running a few years ago (Picture: Dahaba Ali Hussen) ‘I ran 18 kilometres today’, I…
I charge my husband £444 a month if he doesn’t do his share of household chores
Jess Wright has come up with an invoicing system for her husband (Picture: Jess Wright / SWNS) Rather than arguing…
I wish I hadn’t been praised so much as a child
In childhood, I felt I had to succeed or I would let my dad down (Picture: Nicky Bamber Photography) Growing…
A man sexually abused me – my mum still let him babysit
She’s never apologised for emotionally abusing my sister and I (Picture: Getty Images) ‘I’m moving in a couple of months.…