The PhD Parent

A supportive space for parents/carers in #highereducation (any level!). Tag us with #ThePhdParent or @parent_phd. Founded by @LouiseJupe. Join the forum below!

[The PhD Parent @parent_phd]

@LouiseJupe I think I have rattled in for long enough now. And no sympathy needed. Life is life.

How are you all? Somebody must have some juicy gossip they can tell me about? #phdchat #pancreatitis #divorce #whyme

[The PhD Parent @parent_phd]

@LouiseJupe If this wasn’t enough, just as I had sent an email to my tutor, I started to get a dull ache around my pancreas. 2 hours laters and I was on some lovely medicine, has and air, sirens and flashy lights to hospital. Where I spent 16 days with severe #pancreatitis - #agony #phdchat

[The PhD Parent @parent_phd]

@LouiseJupe I just wish there had been a sign or a glimmer into his pain. If anybody else has fathers who have died the same way and are 60+, PLEASE get in touch. I would like to collaborate on something aimed at older men - content/format TBD. #phdchat #suicide #MentalHealthMatters

[The PhD Parent @parent_phd]

@LouiseJupe One of the hardest, most sudden & confusing aspects was on New Year’s Eve when I had a call to say my dad had taken his own life early that morning. Shock pinned me to my bed for 8hrs. I think we just wish he had left a note as he was the last you would think was in that place.

[The PhD Parent @parent_phd]

@LouiseJupe I struggled and remember just being able to walk (muscle wastage) when the first C19 lockdown started. So for me, I felt I was in #lockdown for an unbearable amount of time. The stress all of this caused, contributed to my marriage failing and a completely off the rails 16yo son.

[The PhD Parent @parent_phd]

@LouiseJupe It’s been hard. Day surgery ended up being 3 months as my surgeon perforated my pancreas and didn’t know! And couldn’t understand why I was slipping away. I then had a year of tube feeding which was hard enough without tubes in my face. #phdhealth #phdchat @AcademicChatter

[The PhD Parent @parent_phd]

@DiaryOfDeceit

[Lucy Sunman (She / Her) @lucysunman]

@nataliepeluso @AcademicChatter I’m not a parent, but I have heard colleagues that @parent_phd founded by @LouiseJupe provides good resources, advice, friendship and community.

[The PhD Parent @parent_phd]

@Momademia Awwww, thank you 🙏

[The PhD Parent @parent_phd]

Hello PhD Parents. After what feels like forever, I am back. I no longer have a feeding tube but have to be careful as more surgery likely. Slowly easing myself back into work after a long long time off. Starting small. Looking forward to catching up with you all :)

[The PhD Parent @parent_phd]

Hi all fellow female PhD's. Shannon Mason is conducting the study below (image) relating to female PhD students who had childcare responsibilities during their PhD.

If you are able to help, please click below:
https://t.co/6enqrEeWmF

Also, a share would be fab if you can!

[The PhD Parent @parent_phd]

Hi all. I appreciate I have not been on here for some time. Health has improved a lot but...
On a serious note, if you have any PT remote work available please do give me a shout. Changes in my home life have now meant I need to bring some income in #phdchat @AcademicChatter

[The PhD Parent @parent_phd]

Serious question. Would anybody like to take on The PhD Parents twitter account as health and work have meant I can no longer do so....

[The PhD Parent @parent_phd]

I am so sorry about going quiet. Had health issues to deal with. Next week I will be back on the case xxxxx

[The PhD Parent @parent_phd]

Looking for 5 other academic parents to do a live QnA next week...you need to be in academia with children and not afraid to show your face on a camera...go!

[The PhD Parent @parent_phd]

@SJSawyerBeetle @Momademia Oh no.....was it filmed?

[The PhD Parent @parent_phd]

@janetrosenbaum @AcademicChatter Got it. Have to admit the guy is rather boring 😂

[The PhD Parent @parent_phd]

Sorry I’ve been absent. My insomnia is the worst it has ever been meaning functioning is difficult. I have tried everything, medical, herbal etc. What works for other insomniacs? I don’t mean those who have a few bad nights, I mean those who struggle for years! @AcademicChatter

[The PhD Parent @parent_phd]

@ScienceNerdSam @AcademicChatter Tried it I think? Didn’t work. I will have a check as I’ve tried so much I’ve almost forgotten it all!

[The PhD Parent @parent_phd]

This is me! Not my kids!

[Seth Axen 🪓 @sethaxen]

We have reached the stage where the 2-year-old is refusing to go outside and is instead lying on our bed staring at the ceiling listening to Enter Sandman by Metallica on repeat. The lockdown has turned him into a teenager. #AcademicChatter @parent_phd

[The PhD Parent @parent_phd]

@LNivisonSmith @AcademicChatter Thank you Lisa xxxx I need to hear this right now x