May We All Heal has been a very big part of my journey since Tapio died. It has been a month to reflect, a month to take time to focus on my journey as a bereaved mother and a month to write on a daily basis. Some days I have more words to share than on others. Today is Mother's day in Finland. … [Read more...]
Due Date
As my day turns into next... I was supposed to be all covered in flour. Mixing bowls on the counter, choosing how to decorate a cake - an animal theme. Two candles ready...an eager boy ready to blow. Wishes for a firetruck, a farm - filled when you opened your presents. Excitement, laughter, … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is celebrated in many countries around the world on different days throughout the year. Most countries - the number comes up to 128 - celebrate it in May, followed by the month of March with 48 countries. Check out here when Mother's Day is in your country. Mother's Day is likely to be … [Read more...]
New Year – New Grief
New Year - Welcome on the other side. Take a breath. You survived the holidays. As much as I love part of the holiday spirit and the coming of a New Year, I often encounter myself in a quiet, unsociable mood and end up spending - at least some part of it - by myself. This is how I re-energise and … [Read more...]
Being Grateful and Grieving
With Thanksgiving upon us and Christmas just around the corner many bereaved parents cringe at the expectations of their surroundings to be happy, grateful and merry. Statements like „but there is so much to be grateful for“ or „focus on the living, not the dead“ has some of us want to go into … [Read more...]