Since Dan’s death, the girls and I have been a team of three. A team of three surrounded by family and a village of people who have supported us online and offline in ways that continue to astound...
And then there were six…
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Grief
Dying to Know Day: Resources
Recently I was asked to be a part of The Groundswell Project Dying to Know Day campaign. Dying To Know Day (August 8th) is an annual day of action dedicated to activating conversations and community...
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of Year…Until it is Not
As I try and find a moment this week when my children are not glued (superglued) to my side, in order to simply wrap their Christmas presents, I remember what the lead up to Christmas used to look...
Two Years is Such a Very Short Time
Two years is such a very short time in #grieftown. When my brother died unexpectedly in 2012 I spoke about feeling like I was in a place, far from everyone else and I affectionately hashtagged it...
Grief, Widowhood and Books
Unsurprisingly, I've collected a large number of books on grief over the years. My brother died six years ago and my favourite Aunt died two weeks before Dan died. Sadly, I'm a grief veteran. I'm...
Six Months of Grief
Long post alert...because #grieftown. (updated 27/4/2020) I still cannot wrap my head around how our lives have changed forever. I don't understand how a 40 year old father, husband, son, brother,...
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