I’ve had this delicate ornament for at least 30 years – I can’t recall exactly. Amazingly, the tiny decorative sticks of clove still have a scent, although obviously not as fresh as they were. This small item was a gift from a friend, a colleague, actually my work supervisor from long ago. I probably wouldn’t…
Several years ago, I attended the inaugural conference for the charity Aging without Children in London, well attended by representatives from third sector organisations, researchers, and members of the public aged 50 and over who are childless. The aim of the conference was to raise awareness of issues surrounding the growing number of people who are…
(A short post with lots of pictures) It’s a lovely time of year to walk here in the UK, with the changing colours of the season and still some warm days. I am fortunate to live at the edge of a city with countryside at my doorstep, and in half an hour I can be…
Some of ideas for those living with loss, on the theme of “continuing bonds” It is now generally accepted amongst many professionals involved with grief support that maintaining a relationship – albeit changed – with the deceased loved one is an appropriate and healthy response to bereavement. I’ve written about this earlier, contrasting “continuing bonds”…
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