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Into pastures new
It’s been a bumpy ride over the past few months. My girls lost their mum unexpectedly late last year. There’s this idea that children who...

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Jan 202 min read


Grief and Loss at Christmas...
A reminder that children who are grieving continue to grieve over Christmas. Adults too. In our home, Christmas needs to be a quiet and...

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Dec 13, 20241 min read


Adoption reform
A recent report commissioned by the Public Law Working Group recommends that - where it is safe and in the best interests of children -...

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Nov 11, 20241 min read


Disenfranchised grief in adoption
Disenfranchised grief in adoption (and other similar family set ups) is a topic close to my heart - grief that society (and often family)...

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Oct 31, 20242 min read
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