Day 9 of the 30 day challenge…and some of the challenges of the challenge

A quick update on how I personally am finding the 30 day challenge…and also a couple of the more challenging elements that I have encountered and that a couple of people have written to me about. After the last video a couple of friends … Continue reading →

Day 5: How to do the 30 day challenge. What are the rules and guidelines?!

Day 5: How to do the 30 day challenge.  What are the rules and guidelines?! Here is a vid about how to do the 30 day challenge in case you are struggling with any of the details……. (please feel free … Continue reading →

Questions I get asked: “Why aren’t I reacting normally to my dad’s death? I feel numb. Why am I not feeling it like everyone else is?”

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“Why aren’t I reacting normally to my dad’s death?  I feel numb.  Why am I not feeling it like everyone else is?” I was asked this question the other day and thought is would make a good blog.  Because if … Continue reading →

Questions I get asked: what to do with my dad’s (or mum’s) ashes?

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Questions I get asked: what to do with my parent’s ashes? I was asked this question recently by someone trying to figure out what to do with the ashes of their father, and it’s not an uncommon question when people … Continue reading →

‘The Absolute Basics of Looking After Yourself After Losing a Parent’ 101

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‘The Absolute Basics of Looking After Yourself After Losing a Parent’ 101 This also applies to losing anyone you love, or indeed taking any hard-hit from life or just feeling really, really (really, really) down or depressed. Believe me, I … Continue reading →

Today I sat with a friend who is dying

Today I sat with a friend who is dying I am home tonight feeling exhausted, a bit wrung out, hungry, and a little bit numb.  Earlier today I wrote the passage below and wasn’t sure whether I would actually post it……looks like … Continue reading →

Your first Christmas without your Mum or Dad – Part 3

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Your first Christmas without your Mum or Dad – Part 3 Ok so this is the last in my series of three blogs about handling your first Christmas after the death of your Mum or your Dad. So if you’ve … Continue reading →

Your first Christmas without your Mum or Dad – part 2

Your first Christmas without your Mum or Dad – part 2 Check out this video and then let’s chat. So I’m going to assume that you did exactly what I did. Watched the video, focusing intently on the team in … Continue reading →

Your first Christmas without your Mum or Dad.

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Your first Christmas without your Mum or Dad. So here we are smack-bang in the middle of the Christmas season.  It means something different to everyone.  To me this year it’s all about catching up with friends, trying not to … Continue reading →

Welcome to my new blog!

…the one I’ve been meaning to start for absolutely ages. For a bit more info about who I am and what I’m doing check out my About Kristie page…but as for why I’m writing this blog…. I wanted a place … Continue reading →