Five thousand pounds has now been raised in Leo's name. Five thousand pounds. This was our annual target to hit for Leo's first birthday - in January. Next year. We have only just started fundraising properly this month - with three races, the latest was yesterday. Our friend ran the Edinburgh 5km and raised just … Continue reading A Legacy Milestone : Five
Grief as a Mental Health Issue?
It's Mental Health Awareness Week and it got me thinking this morning. When I've commented about our recovery being a mental health issue, a few people have commented that it isn't a mental health issue, it's grief, it's different - as if trying to make me feel better because labelling grief as a mental health … Continue reading Grief as a Mental Health Issue?
Saying Goodbye
I've been a bit quiet on the blogging front lately, but have been participating in the #MayWeAllHeal and #CreativelyMe prompts on Instagram which have both been like self-counselling, tapping into to other aspects of this grief journey, but I was keen to share a recent activity. On Saturday, we went to a Saying Goodbye service … Continue reading Saying Goodbye
An Open Letter to The Bump App
Dear The Bump I could quite easily condense this letter into two short, rather predictable words, but it wouldn't be nearly as worthwhile for space on my blog. You see, I waited until I first heard my much sought for baby's heartbeat before downloading your app. It was one of my first tentative steps to … Continue reading An Open Letter to The Bump App
Do Employers have a Duty of Care following Stillbirth?
Do employers have a duty of care following stillbirth? Since Leo died, a lot of people have rightly asked us "how have work been about it all?" The pure notion that people feel that this is a worthwhile question, suggests to me that they also expect to not always get the answer of: "Amazing, they have been … Continue reading Do Employers have a Duty of Care following Stillbirth?
The Legacy of Leo 