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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Disclaimer: I write this post purely from my lived experience. My qualifications are a Masters in being a mother and a PHD in dealing with losing my child. This does ...