Today is National Bereaved Parents Day which aims to raise awareness of all parents who have lost a child of any age, and from any circumstance. The theme this year is ‘Keeping Their Memory Alive’. As a bereaved parent, one of the most important things to me is to be able to talk about Jessica,… Read More
Here we are, three years on from the worst day of our lives. Three years of having to live without Jessica. If the last couple of years are anything to go by, today will be easier than the days leading up to it. This time three years ago, the worst had already happened. My memories… Read More
Next Wednesday (14 April) is the third anniversary of Jessica’s death. For the last two years, we have focused on this being a day to #givejoyforjessica; a day to do things to give joy to others and encouraging other people to join in and do the same. Our beautiful brave girl spread so much joy… Read More
I used to post quite regularly during heart month to try and raise awareness of CHD. Sharing our story to try and bring hope to other families or to raise awareness of research that might help other heart children. Sharing our experiences in Facebook groups to help other families going through similar experiences. I wanted… Read More
I miss the days when writing this monthly siblings post was uncomplicated. When I could easily capture photos and reflect on sibling bonds without having to think of ways in which I could include all my children or tread the balance of reflecting on life as it is versus life as it could have been.… Read More
Grief has become part of my life now. It’s a constant presence in our everyday lives. Sometimes grief sits quietly in the background and we are almost able to forget that it is there. At other times, grief comes up and shouts in my face. It grabs my hands and forces me to dance with… Read More
This week (2nd – 8th December) is National Grief Awareness Week – a week which aims to normalise grief and get people talking about it. Many people feel uncomfortable around those who are grieving and it’s all too easy for grief to become a topic to avoid. I have always tried to be open when… Read More
