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Supplements for Energy – My Tip Especially if you’re running on empty

6th August 20206th August 2020Leave a comment

Supplements for energy? Unless we make changes to the sleep we get, exercise we do, the stress we feel or what we put in our body nothing changes

Rocky nearly dry creek in the bush - Not unlike the hunger games, where building community was the key

Building Community as a Carer – Why do my friends call this life The Hunger Games?

23rd December 201929th December 2019Leave a comment

My friends compare this community to the Hunger Games. Our 'unlucky' drawcard landed us together. We need our community & the odds to ever be in our favour.

Lady doing yoga - taking time to exercise, especially with a child in hospital has many benefits.

Exercise in the hospital

4th October 20195th October 2019Leave a comment

Doing many admissions with Matthew, exercise in the hospital was the only option. Special needs mum's need to take care of themselves & exercise is a great step!

Family together enjoying a day out in the sunshine, sitting on a park bench, with their child in palliative care

Palliative Care for a Child

23rd September 201923rd September 2019Leave a comment

Being referred to palliative care for a child can be terrifying, but actually their roll is to help their patients & families get the most out of life.

Sunset, Hotel in Hawaii for hot marriage secrets, not just for special needs parents

Special Needs Parents – Hot Marriage Secrets

12th September 201918th September 2019Leave a comment

Special Needs Parents & Hot Marriage Secrets? Are you crazy? I can see the mum now, totally worn out, hasn't thought about dressing up & going out in months. "My marriage hasn't been hot since our honeymoon. Let alone since our special needs child was born." Sure, and you're not alone.  Marriage Breakdown as Special … Continue reading Special Needs Parents – Hot Marriage Secrets

Dealing with death after you've lost a child - a weathered timber engraved with "In Memory"

Dealing with Death – after you have lost a Child

5th September 20195th September 20191 Comment

I never considered before what dealing with death after I lost Matthew would be like. It's Father's day.Today I am mourning another little person gone too soon. I absolutely 100% knew dealing with death of children close to me would happen. But I didn't know how it was going to affect me. Another blow Yesterday … Continue reading Dealing with Death – after you have lost a Child

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