The NZ Herald reports that Lauren expressed her frustration with her children and their behavior in many of the messages. In many of the messages, Lauren expressed her frustrations as a mother, as well as her struggles with depression and anxiety. Loving messages between Lauren and Graham were also read out in court, as well as messages in which Lauren tells how much she loves her three children. In many of the messages, Lauren told friends she thought her husband thought she was crazy. During this time, Lauren sent messages to friends in which she described it as “hell on earth”.
