Author: BwarReli

Not every weekend starts with pancakes and cartoons. Sometimes, Saturdays look like hospital corridors, appointment letters, and waiting rooms.  When you’re raising a child with medical conditions, hospital visits become part of the rhythm of life. Some are planned. Others arrive with no warning. Either way,...

My article explores the hidden emotional cost of parenting a child with disabilities and how counselling can support the parent   https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/articles/the-hidden-emotional-cost-of-parenting-a-child-with-disabilities   © 2025 Relight Counselling / Danielle Knall. All...

Imagine this: you’re sitting peacefully, minding your own business, maybe reading a book or doing something that brings you joy. Suddenly, someone walks up, takes it right out of your hands, and others around you look at you disapprovingly, not the person who snatched it. They tell you that you need to...

I was having a conversation recently with someone about something. They shared their opinion on a topic, explained their reasoning, and opened up about their personal experience that shaped their views. It made total sense, and it worked for them. But I had a completely different take. Why?...

Recently, I was told that my son should avoid certain things. It came from a place of care. But it landed with a thud. A quiet, familiar ache that settled in my chest and didn’t leave. Because my son is still so young. He wants to explore, to laugh, to take part in the world around him,  just like any other...

I’m a mum and a therapist — which means I’ve walked the path alongside the mums I support every day. My journey into therapy began from a deeply personal place. When my son was born with multiple health conditions, I needed emotional support more than ever. But I was scared to reach out. I worried about...