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“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
“Is it still okay to have cuddles?”
Sorry I’ve been so quiet – Charlie Meyer Illustration and I have been working away in the background on my... 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
Children’s books explaining cancer – UPDATE
As you may or may not know, I have written two new children’s books. The first explains cancer and cancer... 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
“Benny’s Hat” – a beautiful book about a sibling’s death to cancer
Benny’s Hat Text by Juliet Clare Bell Illustrations by Dave Gray Published by Pomelo Pip in 2017 Benny’s Hat... Read more
Halloween origami pumpkin fun with folding instructions…
I love origami, and came up with these easy-to-fold, fun origami pumpkins. Hope you love them as much as... Read more
Absolutely stunningly beautiful!
Brand eXperience Design NEXEN UniverCity “The Infinity Wall” MAY. 2019