Emily Taylor

“Mum needs a rest” – those were the words he repeated every day after our son was born… and

“Mum needs a rest.” Those words echoed through our home every day after our son was born…

**12th June, 2024** Every evening when he came home from work, the first thing he did was wash his hands

I’m the mother of two grown sons. My eldest has been married for years, lives in another city, and visits

“Mum needs a rest.” Those words echoed through our home every day after our son was born…

“Mum needs a rest” – those were the words he repeated every day after our son was born… and

My youngest son asked me to move to the cottage. I said no—but helped in another way. I’m a mother of

Liam and I have been together nearly seven years. We met at university, living in neighbouring dorm rooms.

My son suggested I move to the cottage. I refused—but helped with money instead. I am a mother of two

Two years had passed. In all that time, my daughter hadn’t written a single word. She’d erased me from her life.