Okay, so hands up, I admit it - I missed a month. The six month mark of Leo's death and birth took us by some surprise, we naively didn't think it would affect us that much (Ha! What silly people we are!) and so, I missed it and by the time I realised, I figured … Continue reading 5for5 : Month Five & Six
A Creative Outlet for Grief
I can't actually believe that we've got it this far, its still very early days, but last week we launched our little shop 'Mini Robin Designs' and I am loving having a creative purpose to all the thoughts running through my head, and I hope that others like what we are creating.
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?
5fo5 : Month One
Last month, I donated and pledged to the 5for5 Challenge. If you haven't seen what this challenge is, have a look here at the story of Seamus and how his family are marking his fifth birthday. Here, to hold myself accountable, is an update on my five pledges on two month since the birth of … Continue reading 5fo5 : Month One
Music
I just got completely lost in the Jess Glynne album turned up really loud whilst out in a walk. I've heard this song so much, but the emotion in it took me a bit by surprise today.
Six Weeks : Looking Back & Forward
This road is going to be long, with many bumps in the way, and I do not know where this journey is going to take us to next.
Thames Path – Take 2
It was good to get out - it turned around a day that started somewhat tense and vulnerable. And now a sit down and a cuppa feels like the most earned one of the past few weeks.
The Legacy of Leo 