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Struggling to find work, mums? I interviewed an Indeed ‘Career Expert’ for the inside scoop on how to land your next job

If you read one of my previous blog posts about my frustration with finding a job, then you know that I would be curious about what I could be doing wrong. To be rejected from (now at least) over 350 job applications, it’s a real kick in the teeth. So, who better to ask than […]

Have you wondered what foster care is like? Hear from one of Australia’s most dedicated foster families…

Have you ever considered fostering a child? I have. Or should I say, Bryce and I have. We have discussed adoption and foster care. Bryce would love a daughter. I’ve been candid about my inability to cope with the newborn phase, and I honestly don’t think I could go through that again. On a positive […]

It’s time. We are leaving Melbourne…

…and we are moving to sunny Queensland to live on the Gold Coast. After the sudden death of my father, my surprising ADHD diagnosis, 300+ job rejections in Melbourne, and Bryce’s nan passing away, it’s time for a change. Moving states, even countries, isn’t new to me I was born in Penrith, NSW and have […]

Planning on potty training your toddler? Read this first…

In my last blog post, I discussed my twins’ impending 3rd birthdays and the dreaded ‘threenager’ antics that would shortly be upon me. So, why not start potty training? It can’t be that hard, right?

My twins are turning three in a month, and I’m a little scared…

As a parent, which age have you found the most challenging? Comment on what age you found the most difficult and why. Help ease my mind and others!

The hot, new social media trend: I’ve joined the ‘Dark Romance’ book club ❤

I’ve been stoked with the latest social media trend. I like to refer to it as my spicy reading time.

Is it just me, or is finding a job or getting a response harder than ever?

I lost count of the number of jobs I had applied for after the 300th job application. Of those 300, I’ve had one in-person, one virtual, and two unofficial phone interviews. There have also been several jobs that required multiple hurdles before reaching an interview. I’m talking aptitude tests, typing tests, behavioural questions. I didn’t […]

‘Grieving for a second time.’ My father died, and my guilt outweighs my grief.

Last night, my Mum sat me down and told me that my father had passed away suddenly overnight. My biological Dad and I had been estranged for 13 years. While I’m sadly not surprised, given his choices and lifestyle, I always held onto a small glimmer of hope. Hope that we would one day reconcile. […]

If there was an app, website or service that would make life easier or better, what would it be?

I’ll go first – an app where I can create a time and place in my local area for other Mums to meet up for a child-free wine/coffee/platter. Rather than joining an app to find friends or advertising on a Facebook group, something more immediate and sporadic. Your turn! Post your unicorn ideas below.

“I’ve single-handedly raised these amazing humans.” Explore the lives of four solo-parenting women from different parts of the world.

Every family dynamic is different. I often write my blog from my perspective; a married woman whose husband lives at home and works nearby. I also have an extended support network, all living and working close to me. So I knew I was not equipped nor educated to speak on behalf of women who are […]

Bullying: My children will be targeted because of how we are perceived.

I live in fear of our children being harassed online in the future.

How I was portrayed, who I am married to, how we met and undoubtedly remained together as a functioning couple means our twins are destined to be bullied at some point.

A man implied I couldn’t have a career now that I was a Mum

A recent reel on Instagram garnered more attention than I had anticipated. I’d been on mental health leave since March this year. During this time, my employer and I decided to call time on our relationship.

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