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Month: October 2016

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Before You Were Mine

Before you were mine - children sleeping

Before you were mine, little ones, I painted my nails. I chose exotic colours – blue chrome and hot pink, sparkles and crackle and base coat and top coats, French polish and high gloss. My hands shone like peacocks, ready to show off to the world. But now my nails are short and unadorned, ragged… Read More

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Autism or spoiled: an excuse for bad parenting?

Autism bad parenting Lonely boy on beach by Someone's Mum

I am a good parent. There, I said it.  Sometimes, admitting that you are actually doing a good job can be as hard as admitting you need help. Don’t get me wrong – I am not perfect. I have felt so exhausted that I have given in and handed over that cake, or turned on… Read More

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I am Danielle and I am an ex-English teacher living on the border between Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. I have two children, a boy, 9, who is on the autistic spectrum, and a daughter, 7… read more

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