Tag Archives: parenting

odd one out.

Posted on 26 March 2022 by what sandra thinks

I might as well not even exist in my family. In fact, I wish I didn’t. A couple of months ago, I made up a funny nickname for my daughter. I’ve called her that name often ever since. My husband … Continue reading →

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writing and other meaningful things.

Posted on 15 March 2022 by what sandra thinks

As you probably know, the April A-to-Z challenge is coming up. You know, in April. Because of the theme I’ve chosen, I knew it would be difficult to keep up if I waited until April to start writing. So I’ve … Continue reading →

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all bad.

Posted on 18 February 2022 by what sandra thinks

My daughter got mad at me for nothing today. Honestly, she thinks I’m to blame but I have no idea what I did. I’m the first to admit that I’m not a good mother, but I haven’t a clue what … Continue reading →

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just stop.

Posted on 13 November 2021 by what sandra thinks

I guess I’ve been doing everything wrong. And my family wants nothing to do with me because of it. Lately, each of the four of us (me, son, daughter, husband) have had our own shit to deal with, and in … Continue reading →

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why not me?

Posted on 10 November 2021 by what sandra thinks

Let me just start by saying… What the fuck? Yesterday, I had a bad day. I had too much going on, both inside and outside my head. I woke up exhausted, so much so that I took a nap at … Continue reading →

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why I hate myself.

Posted on 20 October 2021 by what sandra thinks

I debated whether or not posting this was a good idea. I came to the conclusion that it is a bad idea. But here I am. Yeah. That’s not actually me. But it doesn’t matter. And now I shall tell … Continue reading →

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maybe you really like me.

Posted on 14 October 2021 by what sandra thinks

… or you really like that I’m miserable. I will explain. (Sorry.) You know how I always worry about posting my personal struggles because I’m overwhelmed with shame and embarrassment over it? You know how I worry that those posts … Continue reading →

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she fuckin’ hates me.

Posted on 5 October 2021 by what sandra thinks

My daughter hates me. This has been the case for well over a year. Maybe two years. Maybe longer. I can’t even remember. (And the last year and a half kind of melted into one big lump of crap, so … Continue reading →

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