Therealsupermum
Mum to 6 children, wife to Matt. Creator of the most popular & addictive mums group on Facebook. Providing you with an honest insight into parenting, the good, the bad & the ugly. Finalist in the 2011 Women Of Courage Award.
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The Real Supermum Blog
http://www.therealsupermumblog.com/
An honest insight into parenting. The good, the bad and the ugly.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1762 )
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Problems Women Face During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a natural wonder that no woman should take for granted, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. In fact, we probably don’t realise all of the issues we... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Vertbaudet Ski Jackets Review
I have to say I was so thankful to Vertbaudet who very kindly sent both Kaiden & Kody a Unisex Ski Jacket to test and review, as you can see from the picture... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2013 SELF EXPRESSION -
My Foster Dad Abused Me After My Mum Didn’t Want Me
I didn’t realise the impact that my childhood was going to have on me. Being abandoned by my mother three times throughout my childhood. I was neglected by my... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Mental Health Discrimination; A Young Girl Speaks Out
Emma contacted me on Twitter and asked if I would tweet out a link to the video she has made to raise awareness of mental health. I thought I would go one bette... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Miscarriage And Robertsonian Translocation – My Story
Many of you may not of heard of (ROB) Robertsonian Translocation but its common in woman who don’t even know they have it. Miscarriage And Robertsonian... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Should I Put My Baby Up For Adoption?
This is a hard one to write but I really do think I should put my baby up for adoption, its for the best. When I found out I was pregnant I wanted an abortion... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Why Wont My Kids Behave For Me But Do For Their Dad?
I feel like such a bad mum and you’ll probably agree when I tell you why – me and kids dad are separated he sees them in the week and has them Saturday till... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION -
Was I Raped By My Ex Last Night? I Don’t Know What To Do
I’m so tired and worn out, I just need to off load. I wanna scream. I’ve had my ex here staying for a bit for our little girls birthday. We have been talking... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2013 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Do I Miss My Sister Or Am I Jealous Of What They Have?
I’d like to think that I’m part of a family who is pretty close to each other, I have 5 other siblings. We all get along pretty well with each other a lot of th... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Feeling Like A Naughty School Girl; My Day
OK OK so I screwed up, yes I know I have done it again. I stopped taking my meds as I thought I was doing quite well without them and yes I was until the front... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Are You Guilty Of Judging The Homeless?
I sit here in my cosy living room with the central heating on full and still I hear myself moaning ” Its too cold, I’m freezing”. Read more
Posted on 18 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Thank You For Not Judging Me
I spend a lot of my time just being an ear to listen to a mother who needs to speak out. I often find that once someone opens up they feel... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2013 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Ghost Boy – Book Review
The Ghost Boy By Martin PistoriusI saw the book in the store sat there on the shelf amongst hundreds of others yet something made me pick it up and read the bac... Read more
Posted on 17 January 2013 BOOKS, FAMILY, PARENTING -
I Call My Son Ginger Nicknames To Prepare For Bullying
A worried mum asks what you think about calling her son names that relate to the classic ” ginger nicknames” ? She worries that her ginger haired son will... Read more
Posted on 17 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Rape Victim Speaks Out; She Did What?
She did what?Those were the first words that came out of the police officer’s mouth, he stared at me and from the look in his eyes, and he had already tried,... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Trapped Inside Four Walls – Mental Health
Inevitably I have to begin roughly at the start. I was imprisoned inside four walls, it was an incarceration of my own making as I didn’t understand what was... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2013 HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGY, SELF EXPRESSION -
He Took An Overdose When I Ended Our Relationship – He Died
I was 16 when I met Dean, a friend of a friend. He soon became a regular in amongst our group of friends and that’s how it remained for a while. I secretly... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Depression Stopping Me Bonding With My Kids
The social worker at the hospital accused me of saying I want help but am pushing away everyone who wants to help me. She said I push away my doctors by not... Read more
Posted on 16 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Releasing An Emotion That Is So Great; Self-Harm
I find the topic of self harm difficult to talk about even though I have not done it for 8 months now. I started when I was 16 and taking my exams. Read more
Posted on 16 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES -
Nurturing The Student Car: A Family Affair
Car costs are undoubtedly a significant burden amongst families, even more so considering the financial challenges facing young adults. Read more
Posted on 15 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES