Dec 20, 2019 | Childhood, Communication, Girl Talk, Parenting In The Digital Age, When life hands you lemons
Conversation with my mother I turned 69 this year, and as I get closer to the ‘three score and ten’ I become more aware of how finite life is. The excitement of a recent cancer scare added to my feeling of ‘mortality’. I am fortunate to have lived the life that I...
Apr 22, 2019 | Tips for Carers, When life hands you lemons
Unfortunately, many people are having to deal with acquired brain damage happening to those they love. It can be as a result of an accident, illness or stroke. In my case, I cared for a husband who had acquired brain damage after the removal of a brain tumour. I had...
Feb 28, 2019 | Girl Talk, When life hands you lemons
Self-care NounThe practice of taking action to preserve or improve one’s own health. “autonomy in self-care and insulin administration” The practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress....
Dec 17, 2018 | When life hands you lemons
Just writing the word ‘grief’ brings back a flood of memories to me. I am certain that you would not be reading this list unless you were experiencing grief yourself, or perhaps trying to support someone who has. “I am sincerely sorry for your loss” Easy words...