I had numerous family losses in 2016. When I lost my mother in law, it felt like I was falling from the sky - without a parachute. When I lost my dog, it felt as though my body had crashed to the ground. When I lost my poor brother, it felt as though a giant [...]

It’s not relevant to detail what pains my heart. Our pain and sadness is unique to each one of us… And because we have a personal viewpoint, it can be challenging finding or talking to people about our experiences. It can cause us frustration even by imagining how a friend might react. How can someone [...]

When I watch television commercials depicting the perfect happy family meal, they have the opposite effect. They make me feel sad! I’m sure I’m not the only one who thinks that such cosy lighting, a glowing fireplace, and the fact that every member of the family is present is real... It just feels false! I [...]

It’s a weird idea to get your head around, but sometimes, we don’t feel quite as bad as we think we should. In a time of trauma or tragedy, we often expect ourselves to be uncontrollably sobbing and inconsolable all the time. But trauma doesn’t work like that. Sometimes, when something bad is going to [...]