My blog posts for Still Standing Magazine

29 September 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

As a contributory writer for the excellent grief resource, Still Standing Mag, I have listed here links to the posts I have had published on the site so far. Writing these each month has been a great way to keep my blog writing going and also seen much more widely as they have a fantastic following […]

JustGiving’s Crowdfunder of the Year Award – vote for me

22 August 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

It takes me way out of my comfort zone to ask people to vote for me (even if I did ask them for their money), but having been nominated for the JustGiving Awards 2018, I have quite amazingly been shortlisted in the Crowdfunding category, so I suppose I’ll have to spare my blushes and just […]

What’s in a name? For me, everything

16 May 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

My journey through my faith hasn’t been smooth by any means, but it’s been there to various degrees for as long as I can remember. My relationship with God changed dramatically when Abi died and what had become a passive sense of anger, resentment, ridicule and distrust (mine, not His obvs) became an active relationship […]

Guard your grieving heart

1 May 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

Sometimes, in doing good for others, we neglect ourselves. Grief is such a powerful emotion that can drive years of campaigning and fundraising… but when the time comes to step back, what happens to you…?

Sunday Notes: Is the Easter story too scary for children?

2 April 2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

Having just celebrated Easter, I noticed a definite preference for bunnies and chocolate than the events surrounding the death and resurrection of Christ. Beliefs aside, I wonder if it’s because we feel death is too hard for our children to understand… bunnies are better… right? I read a blog a few weeks ago where a […]

Repost: Ways to Support Grieving Families

26 March 2018.Reading time less than 1 minute.

A child has died. You’re at a loss. You don’t know what to say to the grieving parents. You don’t know what to do, but you feel that you must do something to support them. 698 more words via Reaching Through The Dark: 5 Ways To Support Grieving Families — Still Standing

5 ways to do self-care when you’re grieving

17 March 2018.Reading time 10 minutes.

When you’re grieving, doing anything to care for yourself can seem an effort, and even cause you more stress. I’ve shared five ways I found to look after myself in the early years of grief.