Replace ‘shoulds’ with ‘wants’

Replace ‘shoulds’ with ‘wants’

We’re not offended when people ask us, ‘How can you do what you do? Isn’t it really sad?’ It’s true, we see a lot of sadness and this isn’t always easy. But people are often surprised to hear that more often than now we’re frequently inspired by the amazing families...
Replace ‘shoulds’ with ‘wants’

Prince Harry isn’t wrong

We work closely with the team at local hospices not least because we are often serving the same families. When someone has been given a life-limiting diagnosis, it’s not uncommon for them to come to visit us to support their family in making decisions about their...
How do we speak to children about grief?

How do we speak to children about grief?

I am passionate that we help children through grief and speak to children about grief in the best way possible. Sadly, the legacy of a culture which shut children away when someone died is still with us. Our experience shows that children need to be involved in...
Finding life in a hospice

Finding life in a hospice

We work closely with the team at local hospices not least because we are often serving the same families. When someone has been given a life-limiting diagnosis, it’s not uncommon for them to come to visit us to support their family in making decisions about their...
Seasons

Seasons

It’s a beautiful time of the year, as we see one season end and another one begins. Yesterday on a walk we took this picture, struck by how it captures the two seasons side by side. In the background is a tree, yet to blossom. In the foreground is a sign of spring –...