Author Archives: annwae

Evolution

Posted on April 7, 2012 by annwae

OK so this blog is evolving. Like everything, fog clears, pieces fall into place, what started as one journey ends up at a different destination. I have been reflecting, I do this constantly. I started off on a dream, then … Continue reading →

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Are you waiting for your dream to come true?

Posted on March 25, 2012 by annwae

Be careful about pinning all your hopes on a dream coming true. I started to think about this recently when I read about the 12 bus drivers who had all won millions of pounds on the lottery. It was in … Continue reading →

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Mothering Sunday

Posted on March 18, 2012 by annwae

My Mum hated the phrase ‘Mother’s Day’, she said it was American and it should be ‘Mothering Sunday’. Every Mother’s Day it was my challenge to find the only card that existed with Happy Mothering Sunday on the card instead. … Continue reading →

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I have just slipped into the next room

Posted on February 13, 2012 by annwae

Time alone can be very painful for the bereaved. For us mothers who have lost our beautiful child to suicide it is especially hard.  The house is full of pictures everywhere. On the wall, on the mantelpiece, on the dresser. … Continue reading →

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The memory of all that; oh no they can’t take that away from me

Posted on February 9, 2012 by annwae

Precious, wonderful, priceless memories can never be taken away even though our loved one is no longer with us, our memories that will always be with us. I was at work today, feeling a bit poorly and decided to buy … Continue reading →

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First step on my journey back to a new normal

Posted on February 5, 2012 by annwae

One step on the journey back to a new normal Everything changes when your child dies. Everything you though mattered, everything you worried about, everything you desired – it all pales into insignificance. I feel like a caterpillar that suddenly … Continue reading →

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The Elephant in the room, I want to talk about Toby

Posted on January 24, 2012 by annwae

I really want to talk about Toby, not so much about how he died but I don’t mind talking about that either. I really want you to ask me not ‘How are you?’ but ‘How are you coping at the … Continue reading →

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Message to depressed or suicidal young men

Posted on January 15, 2012 by annwae

I have blogged about my loss and there is a personal journey to be lived, where I grieve and remember my son, and find out how to live this new, changed life. I am not the type of person to … Continue reading →

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How can I turn loss into inspiration

Posted on January 7, 2012 by annwae

I am aware that I don’t want the overriding theme of my life to be beareavement and suicide, however I do feel that I can use my pain to help others. To help other parents, to help people understand what … Continue reading →

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Nothing matters very much, and few things matter at all

Posted on December 30, 2011 by annwae

Well I got through Christmas. Did I take my own advice? It wasn’t easy because I was staying with a friend who I didn’t know very well. However, I was grateful that she had invited me into her home and … Continue reading →

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