She remembered who she was and the game changed
Today is my late husbands birthday. Today the children and I will celebrate a magnificent father, attentive husband and cherished member of our family. We are at our favourite place - the beach. As I look out onto the water and feel the breeze on my face I smile because I can't help thinking how …
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When someone’s light is blown out in your life you have a major decision to make. You can long for that light, which is something I often do, but also you can search for your own light. For me when my husband died a little light died in me as well. Relighting this light or …
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On Saturday night a fellow widow and wonderful friend and I attended our first ever singles cocktail party. I spent the day feeling nervous and for the first time a little angry. When I married my best friend I thought it was forever. The night was interesting and an eye opener to say the least. For every …
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Stepping out of my comfort zone and facing my fears are tricky tasks to battle. Lately I have been outside my comfort zone considering the world of dating. This is a very unknown area for me. When I think of fear I think of the chairlift at Anacapri. I did not want to go on the chairlift for …
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This day for some can be sad if you are alone or you may just not want to get into the big commercialism of the day. This week I have heard people say “we don’t celebrate Valentines Day” or "I totally forgot about it" and I totally understand. I dread this day a little but …
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Yesterday a good friend asked me "how was your week" and I explained that I find the first week of school difficult. She quickly stated "why didn't you call me?" Great question I thought. Why don't I call out to friends when I am having a tricky week? I tend to focus on being my …
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Many Australians celebrate Australia Day in a variety of ways. It can be quite a controversial day for our Indigenous Australians who mourn the loss of their sovereign rights to their land. For some it can mean a game of beach cricket or enjoying the great outdoors or it can just mean being grateful for this …
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You will never hear me complain about getting older. My gorgeous husband died at 40 and I see getting older as a gift that he will never enjoy. I am four years younger than my husband so it feels strange that I have caught up to him. Today I am forty and as the smile …
Did you know that when we hold onto the PAIN of our PAST we allow fear to navigate our future. My painful past is important and plays a big part in my life and the lives of my three children. However I am also learning that sometimes it is necessary to stop looking in the …
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"Dad" I hear the boy next door yell. "Yes buddy" the dad yells back. This innocent little exchange between father and son is something that my children will no longer experience. The jokes, the stories, the banter that father and child naturally and freely exchange. Trips to the cricket, shooting hoops, watching them score a …
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Multiple Strengths 