Loss and Legacy
There is nothing that makes you sit up and pay attention to life more than death does. My life had always revolved around my son Ben. I had deliberately structured ...
Am I Crazy? Or Am I Grieving?
One of the most common questions a parent who has lost her child asks is, ‘Am I going crazy?’ Part of the issue is we try to normalise how we ...
Someone You Know is Bereaved? Things You Need Consider. Part 2.
The first significant loss I remember, was when I was 17 years old. One of the boys in my circle of friends had a blood disorder called Thalassemia. I knew ...
Someone You Know Is Bereaved? Here’s What NOT To Do. Part 1.
For the most part, I like to believe that people are kind and want to help. In times of grief, there are often no words that can express the emotions ...
A Bereaved Parents Guide To Preparing For The End Of the Year
Time and milestones can become profound and often surreal experiences when you lose a child. Once upon a time, my life was mapped around the school terms and holidays. All ...
Why Don’t We Talk About the ‘D’ Word?
I was asked recently if I ‘enjoy talking about death’. 😊 Well, I wouldn’t say I ‘enjoy’ it, but I am very comfortable and do speak about it. Perhaps I ...
Life After Death – Part V – Baby Steps Forward
Over the last few weeks, I have given you a glimpse into what it’s like to lose someone close to you – more specifically to lose a child. Perhaps you ...
Life After Death – Part IV – 15 Things Young People Grieving Want You To Know.
I spoke with a friend recently and we discussed what the next 12 months might look like. I wanted a sounding board and some clarity on what my next move ...
Life After Death – Part III – The Challenge Intensifies
As we continue our journey, I want to take a minute to reiterate my intention for this series. It is purely to open a window into what it’s like to ...
Life After Death – Part II – Living in The Fog
Losing a child is not like anything else. It is different to losing a parent, or grandparent, a sibling or a spouse. There really is no other loss it can ...