- Written by Kristina Paterson ** TRIGGER WARNING: MENTIONS RAPE ** If I am really honest, when the mood suits me, my favourite genre when movie-watching is most definitely drama. Not everyone's cup of tea, but I love stories that move me, inspire me, provoke thought. I love to analyse the interesting characters that good story-tellers have taken the time to develop. What I don't love is unnecessary drama in my personal life - life is stressful enough without looking to add to it. … [Read more...] about Rape Culture on Facebook and How It Affects All of Us
Pressures on Today's Mums
Walking in the Shoes of a Solo Mum
Challenges The two main challenges I have faced as a solo mother (once the shock and grief and initial adjustment period had subsided) have been inadequate support and financial struggles. I have family but I have very little family support. Even when they moved back to the same city in which I lived, they never offered to take care of my son, never asked me if I needed anything - they waited for me to ask. And on the occasions I asked, sometimes they would say no. Consequently, my family … [Read more...] about Walking in the Shoes of a Solo Mum
The Pressure on Today’s Mums is Different to Previous Generations – Part 1
WARNING: This post contains generalisations and conclusions based on my own observations and analysis/opinion. I recognise that there are always exceptions and that not all families/experiences are the same. The Results of Womens' Liberation Don't get me wrong, I am tremendously grateful for Women's Liberation and the Feminist movement and the achievements they have made towards gender equality. One of the biggest accomplishments was giving women the opportunity to work - and … [Read more...] about The Pressure on Today’s Mums is Different to Previous Generations – Part 1
