He told the judge he would look after his mother for the rest of his life
From one man's promise to protect the woman who raised him, to how every parent wrestles with their child growing up. Welcome to your weekly dose of MID-spo.
Growing up, all Nicho Hynes wanted was to become a professional rugby league player. He says that dream brought him a sense of escapism, and a purpose. His childhood was tough, though.
When Hynes was between the ages of five and 12, his mother was in and out of jail.
"I don't really remember mum being home. I probably remember seeing her for like maybe a couple of weeks and then she'd go back inside," the NRL player told Mamamia's No Filter.
Hynes' mum struggled with drug addiction, which began after her partner died tragically in a truck driving accident.
"She just went downhill when she lost him," Hynes says, adding that seeing police officers place his mother in the back of a paddy wagon is an image unlikely to leave his memory.
"When mum was in and out of jail I was very lucky that I had a stable home to live in with my dad and his wife. Otherwise who knows where I'd be right now. But I loved my upbringing. Especially when my mum came home and was out of jail for a longer period of time from Year 7 onwards until over the last few years. Mum was the 'cool mum' and definitely wanted to make up for lost time."
Hynes managed to cement his place in the NRL back in 2019 with Melbourne Storm, now playing for Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. He says that being able to show his mum what's he done in the sport he loves has been particularly special.
She was his date to the Dally M Awards in 2022, where he won the Dally M Medal. He paid tribute to her in his acceptance speech.
"She means the absolute world to me and I can't thank her enough. I wouldn't be here right now if it wasn't for my dad either, he held me together," Hynes said in his speech.
Even though there were parts of his childhood that were turbulent, Hynes doesn't "resent" his mum. He loves her dearly. He says they share a lot of the same traits and they care about the same things. ….. continue reading
When your kids grow up and away from you
“It goes so fast”. If you’re a mother, did you want to pinch the people who said that to you when your babies were small? And now you know it's true.
Welcome to the MID season of parenting when they're taller than you, they're eating the fridge and apparently, you've done your job right if they need you less and less every day.
This episode of MID is a reunion. Holly Wainwright hosted This Glorious Mess with author, presenter and Australian icon Andrew Daddo for years. Her kids were tiny, his were teens and together they unpacked all the messes young families bring. Now Holly's are teens, Andrew's are young adults, but between all five of them, only one has actually flown the nest.
How do you navigate parenting children who are no longer children? What happens when you're not always right? And how does it feel when they actually... leave?
This week on MID episode 7: Really Big Kids. LISTEN BELOW……
MORE ABOUT THE WAY LIFE CHANGES AS YOUR KIDS GET OLDER……….
“Your son growing up will feel like the slowest breakup you’ve ever known”. This story by Mia Freedman went viral when it was published and has been making women weep ever since…….
How a son growing up hits different to a daughter growing up.
THE SCROLL
Some things to feed your mind, heart and brain
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'I asked my friend to do a "loyalty test" on the new man I'm seeing.'
This woman was excited about her brother's wedding. Then he told her the dress code. Dear lord above……
When sleep isn’t enough: The 7 types of rest you need (and why you’re so tired even though you got a good night’s sleep)
The Ordinary just dropped a new $17 product. We review it.
It was “one big expensive lie”. A fascinating look inside the very bogus world of life coaching that is trapping women.
MID-SPO STYLE: 10 WEARABLE WINTER FASHION TRENDS
Stylist, Leonie Barlow says: “There are certain fashion pieces that are absolute Winter essentials and I wanted to share a few that are not only on trend but will be great pieces to love and wear for years to come. There is a real return to classic styling this season and that means many of the fashion trends on offer will become staples in your closet for many years.”
Love hearing Holly & Andrew back together!