After the loss of our mum, we have tried several times to find information online about people in similar situations – to feel less alone, to get advice, to know that life can continue after all of the trauma. We couldn’t find anyone. So, we decided that we would become those people for others through The Grief Reality.
Quarantine Tips: Cry To Me
Crying is a natural response to the world. Yet, here we are insisting it takes place behind closed doors, and it is something we should be embarrassed about.
A Morning Cup Of Coffee
The first sip of coffee holds within it a sense of expectation. It is tired, bleary eyed and grumpy, yet still expectant of the day ahead.
Quarantine Tips: Down the Pub
What do you miss the most during this quarantine? For me I miss eating at restaurants and chatting with friends over a pint of cider in a sunny beer garden and I miss the vibrant buzz of listening to people talking and laughing with their friends. Evee was really excited that I got furloughed because … Continue reading Quarantine Tips: Down the Pub
Quarantine Tips: A Playlist For You
My favourite calm and peaceful songs for you to listen to. Stay strong.
The Gift of Time
Since my mum passed a way, my whole perspective on life changed and I have felt as though I have been walking around with a secret; “pssst, did you know that people actually die and none of what we are doing is actually that important?” All that truly matters in this life is family and being with the people you love, and I feel so lucky to be seeing this through with mine in a place that I can call home.
Guest Post from BereavedSingleDad: Embracing The Happiness As Much As I Respect the Sadness
Hi lovely followers, Gary has written another post that confronts feelings of guilt and happiness while grieving, and we are very proud to share it with you today! Make sure you check out his blog at bereavedsingledad.blog, it is truly inspiring.
Quarantine Tips: Flapjack
I found an easy recipe for maple syrup flapjacks, but have changed it to golden syrup flapjacks. It's taken me 5 tries to get the perfect flapjack, and in my opinion (and my Uncle Peter's; he's a big fan) they are just heavenly. Lol.
