Every parent’s nightmare

From drug addiction to sexual abuse and financial worries to losing a child, navigating through these extremely difficult times can be an emotional rollercoaster.

How did I not know she’d been abused?

I mentioned that an old family friend had died and she went quiet before telling me that when she was six or seven he interfered with her.

Drugs have ruined my son’s life – and I blame myself

My son is a drug addict in his late twenties. Looking back all the signs were there, but I didn’t want to believe it.

I can’t afford to feed my children

I’m a single parent of four children. My ex-husband left me homeless, but I found a home to rent privately.

I never see my grandchild

I was delighted when my son’s wife had her first baby. I had been hoping for a grandchild for so long, but all it has led to is tears and rows.

Life is passing me by

I know this may sound a little foolish, but I’m finding myself feeling very flat at the moment, as though life has passed me by.