Triggered (adjective, of a response): Caused by a particular action, process, or situation A while ago, I said to a friend “when I started the blog, I thought it was because I was angry, but it’s not anger. It’s something …
Q&A
Bruth (Mumoirs abbreviation): Brutal truth I’ve been telling my bruth about our three losses – BoC, My Baby and Summer – via these Mumoirs blogs since June, so I wanted readers to hear some other voices, to grasp just how …
Misunderstood
Implicit (adjective): Suggested, though not directly expressed Explicit (adjective): Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt Misunderstood. That’s a good word, isn’t it? I didn’t like the word miscarriage, thinking it should be spelled misscarriage …
Rain on the Parade
Sayings (noun): Short, pithy, commonly known expressions which generally offer advice or wisdom i) Misery loves company: People who are unhappy may get some consolation from knowing that others are unhappy too I grab all of my definitions for the …
5 months in, 5 months out
Spam (noun):Unsolicited messages sent over the Internet, typically to a large number of users Today is a milestone, not a real one, but my made-up one. This is how my mind works, it just creates something from nothing. Like last …
That Poor Camel
The straw that broke the camel’s back (proverb): Describes the seemingly minor action that causes an unpredictably large and sudden reaction, because of the cumulative effect of small actions You’ve heard the above proverb, right? Well this is going to …
There’s No Place at Home
Priority (noun): Something that is regarded as more important than others I know it’s normal to question your existence and the point of life when going through grief; it’s all brought to the fore. The big questions are those we …
The Seasons of Friendship
Seasonal (adjective): Fluctuating or restricted according to the time of year This is a blog I’ve been struggling with. I want to figure out where my head is, but I’ve been burying it in the sand for so long. What …
Self-Awareness For Parents
Baby brain (noun): A state of impaired memory, concentration, or mental agility supposedly experienced during pregnancy or after giving birth. Disclaimer: I wrote this post during an angry phase last year. I do stand by it, it’s still true. I’m …
Facebook’s Mum Challenge
Day 1 Nominated by myself 10 days of the “NOT being a Mum” challenge: every day I will select a picture from a day in the life of NOT being a “Mum”, (preferably one makes me feel proud crap about …