Raising a child with special educational needs brings moments that are deeply beautiful, and quietly heartbreaking. There’s a sweetness in the way they see the world, but also a vulnerability that reminds us, as parents, how much extra we carry to keep them safe. Recently, someone new in the street kindly took in...

I’ve always been fascinated by how the mind works, what drives us, how we cope, and how we heal. But it wasn’t until I became a single mum to a child with special educational needs and medical conditions that I truly understood how vital it is for us, especially as mothers, to take care of our own wellbeing. ...

Can you see anything wrong with my profile picture? If you don’t notice it now—you will in a moment. A few months ago, I paid for a family photo shoot. I needed one or two professional photos of myself to use on my website and social media. Something that looked polished and business-ready. But honestly? I...

There’s a moment I keep replaying in my mind. It was Boxing Day 2024. I sat down on a chair, sideways, and completely forgot there was no back to support me. I jolted suddenly as I leaned into nothing, and in that split second, I felt a sharp pain at the base of my spine. I brushed it off at first. But the...

I thought I’d feel confident. I thought instinct would kick in. I thought I’d just know how to care for my baby. But my son came into the world with many unexpected health conditions including a dislocated hip, a tumour on his eye and laryngomalacia, a condition that made it hard for him to breathe when...

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 for what happened...