Trauma MummyFive struggles of an adoptive parent that biological parents* don’t faceA report was launched by Action for Children about the loneliness of parents. My initial reaction was: they think they’re lonely — cop a…Nov 15, 2017Nov 15, 2017
Trauma MummyOPEN LETTER TO EAST SUSSEX COUNCIL: Stop stigmatising mental health sufferersDear marketing people,Nov 8, 2017Nov 8, 2017
Trauma MummyThe day in the life of a high functioning trauma survivorThe suit of armour I wear fits me very well. In fact, it fits so well most people can not see where it blends with my skin. It does not…Nov 7, 2017Nov 7, 2017
Trauma MummyGaslighting: 20 things I know are true about my childhoodWhen you’ve experienced gaslighting for the majority of your life it becomes so hard to distinguish between the reality and fiction. I’m…Oct 31, 2017Oct 31, 2017
Trauma MummyNational Adoption Week — are we duping prospective adopters?There are many things that bother me about National Adoption Week. That awful gendered logo (there was a once more gender inclusive…Oct 16, 2017Oct 16, 2017
Trauma MummyThose speaking out about mental health — I don’t need you as my spokespersonThe other day at work an email went around. It read: “Saying things like ‘I’ll die if Trump wins the election’ or ‘I’ll kill myself if he…Oct 9, 2017Oct 9, 2017
Trauma MummyStop telling traumatised children to “get used to it”. They won’t.A Whatsapp message pops up on my phone. Sorry. Running late. My body tenses as my insides begin their merry dance. “Where are they?” whines…Oct 4, 2017Oct 4, 2017
Trauma MummyA letter to my daughter’s teacher: do not overlook my anxious-compliant childI see you every day when I pick my daughter up from school. I know what you are going to say before you’ve even opened your mouth.Oct 2, 2017Oct 2, 2017
Trauma MummyThe chasm between the mother I thought I’d be and the mother I am is the size of the Grand Canyon.The internet is awash with articles and listicles about the mother we thought we’d be and the mothers we are. I see them on Facebook and…Sep 29, 2017Sep 29, 2017
Trauma MummyA Therapeutic Parents’ guide to making pancakesWhen your child only goes to school part-time, but still comes out walking an emotional tightrope, it presents big challenges. What do I do…Sep 27, 2017Sep 27, 2017
