This Christmas reflection explores grief, solitude, and the quiet exhaustion of trying to get back to a life that no longer exists. Instead of pushing forward, it invites a pause — trusting that life still moves even when we loosen our grip. A compassionate, grounded piece about letting go, presence, and redefining what the season asks of us now.

After ten years of living with profound loss, I learned that grief was never the enemy. My resistance to it was. This reflection explores how grief transforms when we stop trying to control it and begin to live alongside it, revealing clarity, presence, compassion, and a quieter kind of strength. A hopeful reframe for parents, caregivers, and anyone carrying loss.

A heartfelt reflection on why photos and memories matter so deeply to grieving parents. This piece reframes loss into gentle foresight, reminding readers that simple gestures—sharing a photo, a moment, a memory—offer profound connection. A warm, hopeful invitation to reach out, honour, and keep loved ones present in small, meaningful ways.