I suddenly caught the smell of Conor’s aftershave, and thought “Oh I wonder if that was you?” Then I found another small white feather.
Constant Replay – The loved ones left behind
Burying grief does not work. Over time, like a weed growing up through concrete, those emotions will emerge and demand to be accepted.
Missing You is the Hardest Part
Too many young people, like my son, are unable to access appropriate support services at early critical points. Missing him is the hardest part.
Mental Health Matters
Mental health matters, and I refuse to accept society’s norm of turning away because of fear and ignorance. There is no excuse.
The Longest Day
Every day after losing your child is the longest day, particularly when your child has died by suicide. It’s about the number of hours of excruciating pain.
Never Underestimate the Power of Simple Kindness
Never underestimate the power of simple kindness. It can make the difference between someone’s day being worth living or not.
Suicide and Mental Illness – How Many More?
How many more people need to die, before we, as a society, actually step up and address suicide and mental illness? We have to be the change.