Parenting without guilt – does it exist? When you have children, you seem to open your heart to being beaten about by something called parental guilt. I’ve been there many times and I have no doubt you have too. It’s just part of the job description. “I am yet to meet a parent (especially mothers) […]
Are you a mother considering writing a letter to your daughters or sons? There is something beautiful about a parent handwriting a letter to their child. In a busy world, it requires taking time to be still, sit quietly and contemplate memories of and dreams for your child. Immersing yourself in the feelings you have […]
The therapeutic benefits of writing have been documented for years. We used to write paper letters and greeting cards. We used to keep journals and diaries as kids and divulge our deepest thoughts and emotion. Not necessarily to share but often just to get our feelings out on paper. Songwriters are testament to expressing emotions…We […]
[A guest post by Cancer Nurse Rach] I was so excited when I found it!The ultimate, essential accessory to help people cope with cancer and chemo brain and accompany them throughout their journey – The Grace Files Care + Notes journal. If you have just been diagnosed with cancer or have already begun your cancer journey […]
Helpful tips on dealing with chemo brain Looking for help on how to deal with chemo brain? Going through cancer treatment can be a harrowing experience. Rachael Hayes is an oncology nurse based in Melbourne Australia, and she has a heart for people going through cancer treatment. She has many years of experience in this […]
I had a moment when watching Oprah in the late 1990’s. She was interviewing a young mum who had been diagnosed with terminal cancer – she was beautiful, vibrant and determined to make sure her daughter grew up knowing everything she would have taught her had she been there. Over the course of her illness […]
I still remember the moment my uncle was diagnosed with a brain tumour. I would have been around ten years old and I had honestly never heard the word cancer before. It sounded terrifying – largely because it was a whispered word between my parents … not something they ever said too loudly, but the […]
