And … How are you?

And … How are you?

This time of year there are traditionally two strong messages circulating from all corners of society. The first is a message of ‘Be charitable: remember those in need, remember those worse off than you’. All admirable and worthy sentiments. The second is that of ‘Be...
The Anxious Child

The Anxious Child

WARNING: the following post is NOT yet another reason to feel like a bad parent. No need to grit your teeth in anguish as you anticipate being shown yet another error in your ways. If your child is fed, deflead and relatively clean, had a real vegetable at some point...
The late stage Dementia grief process

The late stage Dementia grief process

Some of my work as a bereavement counsellor is to sit with the ones left behind. We work through ‘the grief process’…a clichéd yet necessary term for the gruelling journey each mortal must take in the dark face of loss. But is loss and grief only about...
is ; the new symbol for hope?

is ; the new symbol for hope?

If you or someone you know is planning suicide right now please call The Samaritans first on 116 123. Call the Samaritans Today I heard about Project; (project semi-colon) for the first time. It seems that the semi-colon’s days of representing a...