As the majestic neighbourhood oak trees release their golden flakes, my mind begins to flashback. That first touch of crispness in the air makes my shoulders sag a little. Cold, blue black fear starts to
Sometimes I feel so tired of this. This year of major shock and bad news and terrible diagnosis, this year of deep pain and complete lack of control over my daughter’s health. I had 3.5
Grief comes in many shapes and sizes. One of the questions I
One of the most frequent questions I get asked is: what do
Over the holiday season my heart is more tender and bruised as
The doctor hands you a stack of papers. She’s circled and highlighted the
This post has been inspired by the countless people who brought us
A short while ago, I took my two younger daughters to a
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always had a heart
I’m a mother but have no child to care for. After a
“Mom, is there a nurse here today?” my five year old son
This story comes from my midwife, Dawn Henderson. She was present at
It has been a long time since I’ve let myself be scraped