Speaking
Wondering….
The keyboard just called me. I’m unsure why. But someone who I admire and adore – but have yet to... Read more
Panic Attacks….
It’s no secret: I suffer from panic attacks. But recently, they’ve been pretty well controlled to be honest. In fact,... Read more
Why you should talk to yourself like you would talk to your children or best friend…
I have a nemesis. Running. As long as I can remember, I haven’t been able to do it. Even at... Read more
Poetry Slam: “Oh, Hello Demons…”
Oh hello demons, You’ve come out to play, Shouting abuse in my head, Trying to make me crumble and... Read more
Poetry Slam – “Perfection doesn’t exist…”
Perfection doesn’t exist No matter how much you persist, There will always be that thing That’s not quite right... Read more
“Is Daddy Coming Back in a Minute?” and other questions children might ask in the days following the (sudden) death of a loved one – and how to answer them.
In April 2009, my 34-year old husband Martin suffered a fatal heart attack. No family history, no previous symptoms. He... Read more
(Child) Grief doesn’t go away…
It is so important to remember that grief doesn’t go away. Adult grief doesn’t; child grief doesn’t. And children don’t... Read more
Hang in there…
Today I was meant to speak at the WAY Widowed and Young AGM. I am gutted that this had to... Read more
The day my plane didn’t crash…
As I sit here, replaying yesterday in my head, I am filled with emotion and deep, deep gratitude. I feel... Read more
My first ever podcast is live!
I am sooooooo excited that my first ever podcast is live. Thank you Kylie from EGG for giving me this... Read more