The older children were all at their dad’s today, so it was just Tom, Annie and I at home.

I felt as though I could do with some time to myself, so I asked him if he could take Annie out for a couple of hours. I thought he would jump at the chance as he always says he loves spending time with her, but instead, he lost his temper, saying he shouldn’t be being pushed out of his own home. He said he didn’t know what to do with her, that I’m selfish and all I think about is myself.

I didn’t back down, and eventually, they did go out, and for the first time in a very long time, I finally had a few hours that were just about me.