June is PTSD Awareness Month and as someone diagnosed with PTSD after an accident over four years ago, I know how crucial a strong support network is. I’ve been fortunate. My husband has stood by me, and my psychologist was exactly who I needed at the time. But I also know that not every survivor …
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Mother’s Day can be bittersweet for so many of us. And living in England, where Mothering Sunday comes before Mother’s Day in my country and many others, makes it even harder. I lost my mum over a decade ago, and every year this day brings another wave of grief. Surely, celebrations should be about flowers, …
This Valentine’s Day I received one of the best presents – the hard copy of our book, ‘Rising Above: Stories of Overcoming’. I co-wrote the book with another nine women. We shared our hard stories of overcoming to let others know that they are not alone, and they too, can rise above. Read also ‘How …
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I don’t believe that our grief diminishes, rather it’s us who grow around it. It may seem that time passes very slowly after the loss of a loved one. I remember my dad, as I call my father-in-law, saying a week after we lost mum, that whilst it was only a week, it seems like …
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Our world was turned upside down once again. We learnt that my mum, as I called my mother-in-law, had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Three months later, we lost her. This was now over a year ago. During that time, as I witnessed what my husband was grappling with, I also found myself reflecting on …
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As the new year begins, it offers a fresh opportunity for growth, transformation, and self-care. While many focus on setting resolutions centred around external achievements, to truly thrive in the year ahead, it’s essential we prioritise our general well-being. To take a holistic approach that nurtures our mind, body, emotions, and spirit. After all, mental, …
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Poetry for Healing: Trauma and Beyond by Catherine Hannah | PTSD: My Story Project #016 Trigger warning Poetry for healing “Funny all the thingsthat conspire to put us inthat place, at that time”. This haiku is an introduction to my book, The Ballad of the Bunny and Other Poems: The Diary of a Car Crash …
A few years ago, I visited a Christmas market with my husband and friends. As the familiar tune of “This is the most wonderful time of the year…” played, the wave of grief hit me. My mum and I used to visit markets together every Christmas. In that moment, surrounded by holiday cheer, I realized …
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It was the night before All Souls Day. As is often the case at this time of year, I found myself thinking about the loss of my mum. I could feel a lump in my throat and shaking in my stomach. And the question, ‘Why, God?’ was on my mind again. ‘Why does it still …
When Will My Life Go Back to Normal Again, and Does Grief Ever Go Away? Read More »
I Will Not Be Shaken by Danielle Maxwell | PTSD: My Story Project #016 Trigger warning I wanted to join these courageous people in sharing my story here on the PTSD: My Story Project because I feel that it is important to let other people know that they are not alone and that hope and …
