Thoughts and Inspirations

In 2016, my husband and I got engaged.
Like most couples, we were caught up in the joy of that season.

Around that time, we also had some conversations that...

There are certain life moments that carry extra weight as a grieving solo mum.

Starting school.
Milestones.
Firsts and lasts that happen at the same time.

There’s a part of major life change that rarely gets spoken about.
Not the emotions.
Not the grief.
Not even the identity shift.
It’s the admin.

The emails, th...

At this time of year, we’re often encouraged to look forward.
To set goals.
To decide what we want to achieve.

But when you’ve been through loss, grief, or a s...

As the year comes to a close, it’s natural to feel the pull to “reflect” and “plan ahead.”

But when you’re grieving, whether that loss is recent or years old...

December is a complex month.

For many people, it’s joyful. For others, especially those navigating grief, identity shifts, solo parenting or emotional ov...

We all know the saying: “If you want something done, ask a busy woman.”


But at some point, that saying turns from flattering… to exhausting.

In my work with ...

I recorded a podcast with a leadership coach this week, and our conversation centred around a question I hadn’t really explored out loud before:

What do...

When someone in your team experiences a loss, the first instinct is often to do something.

Flowers are sent.

Cards are signed.

A few days of bereaveme...

When someone returns to work after a loss, we tend to think of the big moments... the first day back, the anniversary dates, the milestones.

But what about...

When someone is navigating grief, colleagues and leaders often want to do the right thing. But without real communication, it’s easy for assumptions to take...

In the last fortnight, I’ve faced three pretty big dates back-to-back.

Our wedding anniversary.

The anniversary of losing my husband.

Father’s Day.

For ...