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Practical insights, honest reflections, and compassionate guidance for navigating grief and life's challenges. Here you'll find articles that help you understand what you're going through and give you tools to move forward with hope.

We Can't Change What Has Happened, But We Can Choose What We Focus On | World Thinking Day Reflection

We Can't Change What Has Happened, But We Can Choose What We Focus On | World Thinking Day Reflection

Published on: 22/02/2026

Celebrating 100 years of World Thinking Day: you can't change your past, but you can change the questions you ask. Discover how to move from stuck to supported.

The Hidden Grief of a Cancer Diagnosis: What World Cancer Day Taught Me About Showing Up

The Hidden Grief of a Cancer Diagnosis: What World Cancer Day Taught Me About Showing Up

Published on: 04/02/2026

Cancer isn't just a medical diagnosis. It's a grief event. Learn what to say (and never say) to support someone facing cancer this World Cancer Day.

World Logic Day: Why Grief Doesn't Follow Logic (And What Actually Helps)

World Logic Day: Why Grief Doesn't Follow Logic (And What Actually Helps)

Published on: 14/01/2026

Logic fails us when someone's grieving. Learn what actually helps when grief defies reason, plus what to say (and never say) when loss strikes.

World Introvert Day: Why Understanding Personality Differences Can Transform How You Support Someone Dealing with Grief and Loss

World Introvert Day: Why Understanding Personality Differences Can Transform How You Support Someone Dealing with Grief and Loss

Published on: 02/01/2026

Introverts and extroverts grieve differently. Learn how recognising personality differences helps you support loved ones dealing with loss without making things worse.

World Kindness Day 2025: How Small Acts Help Prevent Suicide and Support Grief Recovery

World Kindness Day 2025: How Small Acts Help Prevent Suicide and Support Grief Recovery

Published on: 13/11/2025

Discover how kindness can save lives on World Kindness Day. Learn practical ways to support those grieving, prevent suicide, and practise self-compassion when you need it most.

World Mental Health Day: The Hidden Link Between Unresolved Grief and Mental Health

World Mental Health Day: The Hidden Link Between Unresolved Grief and Mental Health

Published on: 09/10/2025

This World Mental Health Day, I’m opening up about something we don’t talk about enough, the hidden link between unresolved grief and mental health.

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