I didn’t plan on being an activist – becoming a dad made me one
Jason Bryan with his daughters (Picture: Jason Bryan) ‘Why doesn’t my hair swish like other girls?’ At only five years…
Category: Families
My ex forced me to have his baby – then the abuse got worse
Soon after meeting, the red flags started to show (Picture: Getty Images) I’ll never forget the day I left my…
My family are all alive – but I’m still an orphan
I left decades ago and I’ve never looked back (Picture: Getty Images file) Standing outside my mother’s flat, I waited…
I saw the aftermath of my teenage daughter’s party – and smiled
My daughter cleaned the house after a party – I’ve never felt prouder (Picture: Tia Talula) As I walked into the…
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…
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…