Sandy Gillman

Joined February 2025

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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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My Bedroom Puppet Master
Quiet, dark room. Soft, cool pillow rests your head. Mind, peacefully drifting. ⚡⚡⚡ Then it starts. The tiny twitch of your big toe.
By Sandy Gillman8 months ago in Poets
A Peek Inside the Mind of an Overthinker
The zipper grinds as I open his daycare bag. Pack exactly three changes of clothes, as requested. Hat’s in,
By Sandy Gillman8 months ago in Poets
I Tried to Be a Pinterest Parent and Set Up a Sensory Activity
If you’re a parent, you’ve probably been bombarded by those social media reels where a Pinterest parent sets up a fun sensory activity for their child.
By Sandy Gillman8 months ago in Families
Exhaustion
Days spent stumbling through a fog of exhaustion. So tired, each time you open your mouth to sing another nursery rhyme,
By Sandy Gillman8 months ago in Poets
Some People Give Me the Spooks. Top Story - August 2025.
This is the second instalment in my series of childhood stories brought back to life. You can check out my first story here.
By Sandy Gillman8 months ago in Writers
Factory Film. Runner-Up in Harvest of Memory Challenge.
One day, I got the call. You were in the hospital. It was stomach cancer. You'd had surgery and were being fed via a tube.
By Sandy Gillman8 months ago in Poets
How to Disappear from Their Lives
First, I must warn you: this is how you disappear from them. They'll never disappear from your heart. Second, this requires a lot of
By Sandy Gillman8 months ago in Poets
A Rare Hot Coffee Moment
They’ve just left, the house is finally quiet. Sitting here, one hand holding the handle of my coffee mug. One hand hugging its toasty side.
By Sandy Gillman8 months ago in Poets
I Took My Toddler to the Zoo and All We Got Was a Cute Photo
Is it just me, or is going to the zoo always a massive disappointment? Having worked as a veterinary nurse for 13 years, I'm already not the biggest fan of zoos. Most of the animals are pacing in their enclosures, looking miserable. The entry fees are expensive, I hate navigating busy crowds, and the zoo is always in a location with impossible parking.
By Sandy Gillman8 months ago in Families
Rekindling My Childhood Love for Writing. Top Story - August 2025.
It looks like I owe you all an apology; I've been telling a white lie. I've been going on and on about how people keep asking me if I've written a book, and I keep saying I haven't.
By Sandy Gillman8 months ago in Writers
A Melting Moment with a Melting Moment
Soft and powdery to the touch. The delectable citrus scent washes over me. My teeth glide through the delicate, buttery texture.
By Sandy Gillman8 months ago in Poets
The First Goodbye
Holding tight, I don’t want to let go. His warm, soft cheek pressed against mine. Chest to chest, heartbeat against heartbeat,
By Sandy Gillman8 months ago in Poets