A few days ago, Flower’s preschool had a tea in advance of Mother’s Day. One of the boys there, in Flower’s class, I had just learned was destined to “marry” Flower (according to his mother). I was a bit surprised. I was aware that she’s played with this particular littleContinue Reading
As it’s Star Wars Day, I thought I might lighten it up a bit with a little humour. The Goblin King (as you may have gathered) regularly sends e-mails that make absolutely no sense. His command of the english language (even though it’s his mother tongue) is likely limited byContinue Reading
There’s one thing that you don’t really think about when you’re in a high conflict marriage and you want to get out. If you have kids chances are if you do “get out” you’ll still be stuck “in” because you’re a parent. Read my article about co-parenting with a highContinue Reading
So…more fun with my exchange e-mail from the Goblin King today. Puck, as you all know by now, has a learning disability. Recently, he convinced his dad that he was sick so that he didn’t have to do a math test. (I discovered the problem and he did do the mathContinue Reading
I’ve done it!! I’ve finally replaced all those nasty memories in my brain with enough happy memories!! The bad ones are fading!! It’s been over six years – and I feel as though now I can officially say that I’ve moved on! My wedding anniversary to my first husband isContinue Reading
I had a completely different blog planned for today – but I had to share the latest from the Goblin King in today’s exchange e-mail. For those of you out of the loop, as the Goblin King cannot communicate effectively verbally, all of our communication about our young children isContinue Reading
I know a number of very lucky women who after divorcing or leaving their child’s father, either had him drop off the face of the planet, or who have a wonderful post-divorce relationship with their ex. Both groups are able to parent their children both with the same goal—ensuring thatContinue Reading
Less than a month ago, my ex forgot about a school holiday and didn’t come to pick up the children for his regular access. I texted him, and as I had nothing on for the day, agreed to wait at home until he came to pick them up. He lied, suggestedContinue Reading
My eldest son, Puck, has a learning disability. He can learn. And given the right environment, with some accommodation, he actually learns very well. The person who doesn’t learn is his father. He hasn’t learned that negative feedback to a child with learning disabilities just lowers their confidence. He hasn’tContinue Reading
Our little family was broken for a long time, and it continues to be so. It’s very difficult to deal with someone who has so many mental health issues in general, let alone co-parent with them. Especially when they continue to be undiagnosed and untreated. But I do my bestContinue Reading
