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A carer for a special needs child: a family portrait

A Carer for a Special Needs Child: Relationships

27th August 202027th August 2020Leave a comment

A carer for a special needs child often feels swamped and lonely. It's not a sign of weakness to need relationships & support, it's being human. Relationships are important and take work. Here I share my tips for keeping them straight.

How To Save Money Fast

13th August 202013th August 2020Leave a comment

How-To Save Money Fast Ideas Come Down To You. I applied only a few of these and changed completely how we felt about our family budget.

Caring for a special needs child: A go-bag with lady's jacket and sunglasses

1 Tip For Caring for a Special Needs Child

30th July 202030th July 2020Leave a comment

There are so many great articles giving advice about caring for a special needs child. A go-bag is one tip that brought me peace in what was often chaos

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7 Grief Quotes to Show You’re Not Alone

23rd July 202023rd July 2020Leave a comment

Will a list a of grief quotes fix your grief? No, but I know the relief found in moments of time that you realise that you're not the only one. I collected a few quotes that acknowledge how hard it can be but there is away.

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How to Save Money, 9 Tips for Medical Families

16th July 202016th July 2020Leave a comment

How to save money. If you're like me with the hospital admissions, therapies & appointments, I don't need to save money, there just isn't enough of it. Or so I thought

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Grief Definition – Abbreviated

25th June 202025th June 2020Leave a comment

It's possible that I would have a greater chance of having abbreviated grief. If I my grief definition was or is: abbreviated- it is still a painful process

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    A carer for a special needs child often feels swamped and lonely. It's not a sign of weakness to need relationships & support, it's being human. Relationships are important and take work. Here I share my tips for keeping them straight. […]
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