Tag: Happiness

The Birth of a Mother: My Story

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I never want to be a blogger that over shares, but as it is Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Awareness Week I want to tell you the story of my birth as a mother.

What I’ve Learned in 10 Years of Marriage

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This is one of my most vivid memories. I was 26 and about to walk down the aisle to the man I loved like none other.
Fast forward 10 years, and I thought I’d share some of the things I’ve learned in a decade of living and loving.

Struggling with Parenthood? The Advice I was Looking For When I Wasn’t Coping With Perinatal Depression and Anxiety

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Sometimes the birth of a parent is harder than the birth of a child. For me, it was bloody tough. In those early months, I suffered anxiety, insomnia and panic attacks. All I could think about was walking out the front door and never coming back. As part of PNDA Awareness Week, I spoke with the Terri Smith, the CEO of PANDA, to find out about the symptoms of perinatal depression and anxiety, how you can get help – and how you can support someone you love who is struggling.

Grief, Loss and Bone Handled Knives

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Today marks four months since my grandmother, Brownie, made her graceful exit. Even though loss isn’t new to me, I’m struggling with how disorientating and unpredictable grief can be.

10 Things Rachel Zoe Taught Me About Success

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While I was in New York, I was lucky enough to lunch with celebrity stylist, editor and designer, Rachel Zoe. This is what she had to say about success and what she’s learnt along the way.

27 Days of Living and Dying

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My beloved Grandmother made a graceful exit last Saturday, just three weeks after my Grandfather passed away. In those 27 days, I learnt as much about living as I did about dying.