Sandy Gillman
Bio
I’m a mum to a toddler, just trying to get through the day. I like to write about the ups and downs of parenting. I’m not afraid to tell it like it is. I hope you’ll find something here to laugh, relate to, and maybe even learn from.
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Reflecting on the End of Our Journey. Top Story - September 2025.
A couple of weeks ago, I made the tough decision to stop breastfeeding. You can read about it here. Afterwards, I decided to keep a 14-day journal to track my moods, energy levels, food cravings and anything else I might notice.
By Sandy Gillman7 months ago in Families
Motherhood Is Just One Big Escape Room
I used to work for an escape room company, and it was a lot of fun. When I went on maternity leave, I realised my whole life had become one big escape room with a challenge around every corner. That’s when I decided not to go back.
By Sandy Gillman7 months ago in Families
The Bittersweet End of Our Beautiful Journey. Top Story - August 2025.
I’m very grateful to my body for allowing me to breastfeed. I know many women have struggles on their breastfeeding journey, and for some, through no fault of their own, it’s just not possible.
By Sandy Gillman8 months ago in Families
The Lin Family Murders. Content Warning.
Is it just me, or is everyone fascinated with true crime? One particular Australian case has always haunted me, probably because it happened in Sydney during a time when I was living there. Something about it has always felt eerily close to home.
By Sandy Gillman8 months ago in Criminal
