Better. Days. Ahead.
Welcome to My Blog
We all want to live well. But we all face forks in the road- some good, some bad, some chosen, some not.What matters is how we respond. My blogs will help you find your way to Better Days Ahead.
How to Get Through Mother’s Day When It’s Hard
Mother’s Day isn’t easy for everyone. I know. Maybe you’ve lost your mum, never got to be one, have a complicated relationship with her, or have lost a child. Whatever it is, here are practical ways to prepare for the day, manage what comes up, and get through it.
Mother’s Day is Complicated
All week, people have been messaging/emailing me about how hard the build up to Mother’s Day is - all the promo emails advertising ‘gifts for mum’, and the endless radio ads designed for a life we either no longer live or never got in the first place. As Sarah from Sydney wrote in an email to me, “why do we need a day that makes not being a mum even harder?” If this day is hard for you too, I wrote this for you.
Making Memories
We’re in beautiful Byron Bay. We were here the same time last year: same place, same scene, same glorious weather and long white beaches, only this year everything is tinged with the sadness of Abi’s absence.
In the blogs below you’ll find questions people ask me, real talk about life and handling change, and reflections on navigating tough times with strength, honesty, and compassion.
My earliest blogs are raw, written years ago, in the aftermath of significant loss, but most are about living well - my wider fascination has always been about how we can cobble together a good life, with meaning and purpose, fun and good times, hope and happiness, even when times are tough. Each blog has a theme label at the top and tags below to help you find more of what you’re looking for.
Over the years, I’ve learned that one person’s question is often shared by many - so if there’s something on your mind, please ask. I’m always open to exploring these topics from a different point of view, and truly believe the best learning flows two ways. You are the expert in your world and I’m here to learn from you.
I’m here to help you piece together a life out of the cards you’ve been dealt and the opportunities facing you. I’m proud to hear these blog conversations have helped many find their way to #BetterDaysAhead. I hope they help you too.
