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…
Category: Families
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.…
I tried to give Gran a hug – her reaction still haunts me
I actively avoided Gran whenever I could (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) As soon as Gran opened her front door, I excitedly…
A letter from school made me feel like I’d failed my son
I was worried how I was going to help my child with buttons, cutlery and holding his pencil the right…
My life was defined by coercive control – a refuge saved my life
For as long as I could remember, my life had been defined by coercive control (Picture: Ash Bibi) As I…
What to do if your parents always think they know what’s best for you
Does mum always know best? (Picture: Getty/Metro) ‘We only want what’s best for you.’ If your eyes just rolled to…
My daughter’s starting school but I’m the one terrified I won’t make friends
Alexandra Meyer with her children Minna and Lando (Picture: supplied) Standing in the playground, with the sun beating down on…
How to avoid homework panic – from weekend prep to printer fails
Homework headaches return… this time as parents! Luckily, HP Smart Tank printers keep things smooth and simple (Picture: HP) Ah,…