COUNSELLING IN BUCKNALL, STOKE-ON-TRENT
When Your Child Needs Surgery: The Fear, The Guilt, and Finding Strength
Making the Hardest Decision of My Life When my son was three and a half, he had a cornea transplant. It was a decision I didn’t take lightly, but I believed I was giving him the best chance for a better future. I trusted the medical team. I held onto hope. But nothing prepared me […]
A Moment of Kindness Before Surgery: Why the Little Things Matter
Some moments stay with you forever. In the middle of fear, stress, and uncertainty, it’s often the smallest acts of kindness that make the biggest impact. On the day of my son’s surgery, we were filled with nerves. The waiting, the unknown—it was overwhelming. But in the middle of all that, something unexpected happened. A […]
Why Mums Should Prioritise Therapy: You Deserve Support Too
Being a mum is one of the most rewarding roles in the world, but let’s be honest, it’s also one of the hardest. You juggle endless responsibilities, put everyone else’s needs before your own, and often feel like there’s no time left for you. But here’s the truth: prioritising your mental and emotional well-being isn’t […]
Becoming a Mother: My Goldenhar Journey
The Birth I Didn’t Experience I was put to sleep for my C-section, so I didn’t get to see my baby being born. When I woke up, I remember looking at him and instantly saying, “What’s wrong with him?” It was an instinctive reaction. I was reassured he was fine. I remember coming home with him with […]