We only had one of my son’s friends at his funeral. His teenage peers had no ritual, no saying goodbye, no closure at all. I often think of the impact on them going forward and I worry about their mental health.
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Something To Brighten Your Sunday #8
I hope you enjoy these little moments of peace that brought a smile to my face, when I stumbled upon them.
Reality Revisited: Anger
If we consider emotions as tools to deal with life, we need each and every one of them for a purpose. So, do not suppress it.
Water is the Symbol of Change
Locked down, and unable to escape the leaks, my thoughts turned inward. I crept into some of the darkest crevices of my mind, shocked at some of the old relics I had found in distant memories.
#32 Thursday Thoughts: When Was The Last Time You Challenged Yourself?
Katie recently shared that she ran 80km in the month of August to challenge herself.
As Told By Manette Kay
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. I have an all too intimate knowledge and experience with suicide.
Something to Brighten Your Sunday #7
Some fluffy ducklings for you! 🤍
Reality Revisited: 3/3 Memories Were The Best Things You Ever Had
When I was a teenager, I had the opportunity to see Ben Howard live for the first time, I remember trying to convince a friend to come with me because “You aren’t going to remember the time you saved £25.00, you’re going to remember the time you were front row at a Ben Howard concert!”. Needless to say, we had a great time. It’s something I’ve always been mindful of. And now, after losing my mum, memories have never been so valuable to me.
This Feeling Right Here
Our story was a sad one, robbed of the greatest love we will ever know. It was a story of heartbreak and grief and that’s where I thought it ended.
#31 Thursday Thoughts: How Do You Bring Peace Into Your Day?
We frequently go for walks and call each other when we are apart.Individually, we like to have a peaceful night time routine where we focus on winding down.