Parenting

My Ectopic Pregnancy: Loss, Mismanagement, and Fertility

Trigger Warning - Please be aware that this story contains discussion about miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, issues with fertility, and medical mistreatment. Pregnancy is often a time of joy and anticipation. For many, it marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. But for me, it became a heartbreaking experience—one that tested my strength in ways… Continue reading My Ectopic Pregnancy: Loss, Mismanagement, and Fertility

Baby Oliver after arriving home
Parenting

Oliver’s Pregnancy and Birth Story – Frank Breech, Attempted Natural Birth and Emergency C Section

Early Pregnancy In 2021, after Tony and I were married for a year, we decided that we were ready to grow our family, and started trying to get pregnant. Luckily for us, it happened pretty quickly. I had grand plans to do some elaborate pregnancy reveal for Tony to tell him we were going to… Continue reading Oliver’s Pregnancy and Birth Story – Frank Breech, Attempted Natural Birth and Emergency C Section

Domestic Violence

The End of My DV Story and Thank You’s

Well, this post concludes my Domestic Violence Story. After hearing that Mike* has been running around telling people that we broke up because I cheated on him, I feel like I finally got to tell my side of the story. Although a lot of details were left out, I feel like I’ve gotten it out… Continue reading The End of My DV Story and Thank You’s

Domestic Violence

My DV Story – Little Sister’s Point of View

If you haven't read my DV story yet, you can start here at Chapter 1. This post was written by my little sister, Katherine, and is her point of view of my experience with DV. DV affects so many others than just the victim. Friends and family are left watching someone they love turn into… Continue reading My DV Story – Little Sister’s Point of View

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Stats and How it Affected Me

Read Chapter 10 here   Well, That’s pretty much my DV story. As I’ve written chapters, I realised just how much I’ve left out, like when he ruined my 21st birthday, or a family trip to Sydney, or about the letter that I wrote to my local Member of Parliament because the police weren’t doing… Continue reading Domestic Violence Stats and How it Affected Me