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My daughter is 18 months & today I yelled at her, I told her 3 times to not touch the toilet & by the third time I yelled outta frustration I cried because I felt bad as a mom, but I'm burnt out working each day, cooking & cleaning while her dad works from 3am being a bus driver so I just don't know how to handle a ...

To start, please be kind. So my husband is very intent on bringing a people pleaser. He does anything to impress people and his parents and puts them before me. For mothers day, this being only my second, he wants us to drive 2 hours to see his family who I'm not close with and ive had issues with in the past, for m...

I have a creepy story about my ex mom in law, just want to know if anyone has these experiences too?

Before I explain I don’t do this at all hardly almost never. I’m over at my mom’s house for the day and my son who’s (21 months) ran outside the door onto the deck. (Slipped past my mom who was walking out) Climbing on the circle shaped table that’s wobbly and stood up on it a couple times (todays the first day he d...

My little boy is 9 months, and it’s been so difficult to strike the mood or find the right time with my husband. We have had our dry spells as a couple (9 years together) but find our way back into a rhythm. I suggested we have some time together this evening (baby asleep in crib) but he said he was tired. Which is ...

She tried to trap her fingers, picking her up and purposefully dropping her on her bum etc ... I've dealt with each incident as it happened but now I want to talk to her mum and I'm not sure what to say

I am struggling right now with my parents and my in laws not respecting or understanding the way I am choosing to raise my child. What do I do? It is getting to a point where I feel like I need to cut everyone off.

I would like some advice on the following: 1. My LO’s favourite game is to THROW everything on the floor..books, toys, clothes. I’ve kind of let her so far but I think it is time to teach her not to. I think she knows it upsets me and sometimes finds it even more amusing. 2. She screams often when things don’t go h...

So me and my husband have been fighting a lot. I've posted incog on here a couple times over the last few months. He has a lot of anger issues and trauma and shit and he takes it out on me. He likes to call me lazy, stupid cunt. He was working on it and things were better for a while but the last few months he's bee...

I have an almost 3 year old who has recently become obsessed with our cat. We only have 1 and she is quite old (18) and they have both avoided each other up until now. My toddler has started fixating on her and will chase her around the house for ages if we let her. She starts with gentle hands and wants to help (gi...

Mum's with no village- when your partner isn't working do you take time out for yourself doesn't have to be anything extravagant even just a walk, some time alone, a long soak? Do you have regular time to yourself. If yes did you ask for it if your partner didn't realise you needed it. How did the convo go. Struggl...

Does anyone struggle leaving their toddler as in to go overnight or even out with friends? I’m supposed to be going on a hen do in June but going to cancel as I can’t bear the thought of leaving my son for 2 nights. I work 3 days and my mum has him but I feel ok with this as it’s work and not my own free time. I ha...

Hi , my daughter had a close relationship with my mum . Due to my mums behaviour & choices , I have cut contact with her . How do I navigate this with my 3 year old? Do I give her a reason if she asks for her Nana? Anyone else been through the same thing? & did you get through? Advice please ❤️‍🩹

I really need help I wanna run away today with my kids because I’m tired of my partner being so verbally abusive towards me and my kids I have several voice recordings and videos of him saying very mean things to us. I’m afraid to go to a women’s and children shelter because I won’t be able to afford my own apartmen...

My toddler hates me. She always acts out with me. The tantrums are an all day everyday thing. But with her dad she’s always in her best behavior. Today at our local library there was a Bluey event and I thought she would enjoy it. Unfortunately she was doing a tantrum with me where I just couldn’t hold my tears anym...

My health visitor has suggested I've got PPD now at 16 weeks PP. I don't know if this is related or if it's normal/just me but holy shit the smallest things are irritating the crap out of me! It's mainly stuff my partner is saying. Now don't get me wrong he's great, and I know he's saying it all in jest but oh my Go...

So I've always had a difficult relationship with my mum, she is a narcissist so it's really hard to have a real relationship with her, and by her own admittance she sort of said she only had me because she's Catholic and they don't believe in abortions (I'm the youngest of five) so she never wanted me. Last week my ...

Today I woke up from a rough night my tooth was aching at 2am then at 3 my daughter woke up so irritated I was up till 5. Fast forward 8am my husband cleaned up and made breakfast for us I was so relived and happy inside but outside I was in pain my back was hurting and I had this moodiness I couldn’t shake and end...

My husband enjoys making music during his free time. Way to express and release. Love that! However it’s something we had fought over today. He was creating music from 7am to 12pm. During that time I handled majority around the house. Whatever I could. As well as our 6 yr old. Fine. Once 12 hit I asked him how much ...

I love my partner but since having 2 under 2 I’ve become a SAHM with his request which I don’t mind I love being with my babies and I’m thankful I can. He tells me every weekend he’s going to go to a shooting range with his dad for a couple hours then be home. 8 hours later I’m cooking dinner while juggling both bab...