After chatting with mothers of large families, I realised why people dislike them. *”
“Zina, your grandchildren have stripped all my blackcurrant bushes!” The neighbour didnt
**Diary Entry** I always thought my daughter-in-law was the perfect wife. That was until yesterday, when
**Diary Entry 11th October** The phone call still echoes in my ears. “Your husband is mine now,”
For twenty years, I endured my mother-in-laws jabsbut her final words chilled me to the bone. “
“Emma! We need to talk seriously…” Her husband walked through the door, still in his
Looking at my husbands supermarket receipt, I spotted two jars of baby food. But we didnt have children.
**Diary Entry** *Monday, 8th October* “Have you lost your mind?” he hissed, stepping closer
The phone rings from school. “Mum, I’m done. Coming home now.” The journey home should
Listen, Alice! You no longer have a mother or a father. You dont even have a home,” her mother replied.









