Thank you for each of you that has e-mailed support on my New Year’s resolution to lose weight - the support has been fantastic and I am delighted to report a 24lb weight loss and that I really am feeling a greater self confidence and happier in my life. You just don’t realise how letting […]
I have noticed that what I watch on the television and listen to, really affects my mood. You can often almost feed your depression and grief by watching tear jerker films or sad music. What I find is that if I do that, it feeds the depression and my desire to cry and feel down. […]
After writing the last post it reminded me of a poem that someone showed me at work but I think it is as relevant to grief or indeed in building relationships with family and friends. If you have people who are not listening to you, maybe you can let them read this which I found […]
I cam across the Dougy Center which helps children come to terms with grief. I particularly like their advice when it came to supporting children
“ Listen.
After a death, many children want to share their story. They may want to tell you what happened, where they were when they were told about the death, and what […]
Over the weekend there was a serious train crash in the UK. The news said it was a miracle that there was only one fatality. My heart goes out to that family. It seems odd to say that only one fatality was lucky - I am sure the grieving family do not feel they are […]
The post from yesterday’s blog carnival that hit home to me was from the Universe of Success A quote that stood out for me was this
“It’s the accumulation of challenging life experiences that teaches you the lessons that you draw on to guide you through your life. Together all these lessons you face up to […]
Here is this week’s carnival which I hope will provide support and help to overcome the challenges in your life.
Michael Estep, Ph.D. presents Talking to Learn posted at Intuitive Feeling-Learning.
Anna presents I looked in the Mirror posted at Middle Age Shed
Lyn Perry presents Why “The Secret” Works posted at Thought Renewal, saying, “A few […]
We all have those days when we just feel down. Somehow the days drag and we cannot motivate ourselves. Well here are 5 ways I try and beat the blues
I go for a walk and enjoy the life around me.
I go and get my hair done as a way of making myself feel better.
I play […]
I received an e-mail from a lady that lost her husband a couple of years ago, she has 3 children, all girls.
She wrote that she wants her children always to remember their dad and therefore has bought a locket each for her girls. She has placed a picture in each of their dad with them […]
Yesterday, was difficult. Celebrating and yet missing. But the wonderful part of the day was the warmth and love from those around me. Often they don’t say the right thing, often I am not sure that they do understand grief but I never doubt that they love me and want me to grow and be […]
Learning how to redefine yourself and rediscover life
Written by Anna Farmery [email] for b5media.
A Child Chosen
A Creative Journal
All Holiday Cafe
Babylune
Baking Delights
Blog Fabulous
Brew Ha-Ha
Busy Family Meals
Career and Kids
Chocolate Bytes
Cooking Gadgets
Dating Dames
Declutter It
Drinks after Dark
Foodie Obsessed
GenBetween
Hankering for Yarn
Inside Motherhood
Jewelry and Beading
Junk Creation
Keeping the Castle
Kettle and Cup
Layers Upon Layers
Mad Cropper
Marriage Actually
Mom Gadget
Mother Earth's Garden
MyCrimeSpace
Noodles and Rice
Offbeat Homes
One Book Two Book
Our One Heart
Parenting Tweens & Teens
Play Library
Quilting and Patchwork
Robust Cooking
She Knows Parties
Simply Home Remedies
Simply Thrifty
Solo Mother
Supernanny Rules
Tangled Thread
The Food Bowl
Thrifty Mommy
Tree Hugging Family
Unplugged Living
Widows Quest
Recent Comments