Sundays Hit Different!
Sundays hit me differently. That’s when the ache deepens. I remember how I would sit with my Mother as we eat, drink, cut word. That simple joy of talking, laughing, exchanging stories always filled my cup! She was an energy…
Leah Tuhame
The Silent Griever
There is a version of my grief that no one ever sees.There is the grief I can talk about the one that comes out in tears, in stories about my Mum in all the memories that feel safe enough to…
I Quietly Missed You Today
I am missing my mother who went to be with the Lord at the start of this year.Sundays carry her memory the loudest it was the day I would visit her where we shared time and the day she was…
When Closure Never Comes
Sometimes what hurts most is not the mistake itself but the silence that follows.Not the “I’m sorry, I hurt you. You didn’t deserve that.”But the absence of words. The absence of acknowledgment. Silence doesn’t close a door. It leaves it…
Glucose on the Roadside!
As I ran the Rotary Cancer Run this Sunday, something so simple stopped me in my tracks!A glucose sachet on the roadside. Without hesitation I surely bought it. Not because I desperately needed it but because it carried a memory…
The Stages of Grief Are Not a Straight Line.
When I look at this chart of the stages of grief I can’t help but shake my head. Because if you have walked this road you know it’s not as neat as it looks. For some people, yes. Maybe grief…
Missing You Gets Louder.
They say time heals but I don’t think that’s true. Time doesn’t erase the pain. It only teaches me how to carry it more quietly. I still miss you every single day. Some days it feels bearable. Other days the…
1st August Isn’t Just A day!
Hand bouquet from #GiftsAndPetals
You Just Need To Breathe!
There are days when your body feels completely drained and so tired that even standing feels like a task. Your mind once full of ideas and plans, now struggles to string together simple thoughts. Yet deep inside, there’s a quiet…
The Joy of a Manicure and Pedicure.
There is something truly special about treating yourself to a manicure and pedicure. It goes beyond just having neatly polished nails or soft feet.It is a wholesome experience that refreshes the mind, body and spirit. From the moment you dip…