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.
Death is not a choice, but life is.
Four months after Abi died, the system, the media and the research all had their say about how long recovery would take. Surrounded by warnings and predictions, I wrote a single line at the bottom of the page. This post reflects on that moment.
What to Do in the First Weeks of Grief
We’ve just lost our precious daughter. My world has collapsed. What helped you get through this and keep living? I can’t imagine going on. I just don’t know what to do.
Greta from Brighton.
Oh Greta, I’m so so sorry. Every loss is different, and we all experience grief individually - but I can so feel your pain and how utterly unfathomable her loss is to you, her mother. Let me first say that you will always be her mum, and she’ll always be your girl. Not in the way you imagined, I know, but it’s the truth.
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.
