Category Archives: gratitude

Happy 32nd birthday

Posted on December 22, 2019 by annwae

Dear Toby, What do I say to you now on the day that would have been your 32nd birthday, the ninth one where I can’t send you a card or a Facebook message. You wouldn’t be on Facebook anyway if … Continue reading →

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Dear Toby

Posted on December 22, 2017 by annwae

Dear Toby, It is your 30th birthday today, it is always a bit confusing on birthdays – should I celebrate or cry all day? I still think of you as my little boy, I lost you when you were 23, … Continue reading →

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The greatest gift you’ll get this year is what you already have

Posted on December 4, 2014 by annwae

Usually at this time of year I publish my top ten tips of how to get through Christmas when you have lost a loved one. This year I have been moved to take a different view. If you want to … Continue reading →

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Out of tragedy can come change: the other legacy left by Robin Williams

Posted on August 14, 2014 by annwae

This week has been a sad week for many fans who loved Robin Williams from afar, who loved his humour, his films and his spirit. It has been an especially difficult week for those of us who have lost loved … Continue reading →

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Awakening from a coma

Posted on July 28, 2013 by annwae

It’s been just over two years since I encountered the life shattering tragedy of losing my son Toby to suicide. I have spoken before about the trauma being like a brain injury, everything I knew, believed in and valued was … Continue reading →

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Grief doesn’t get any better than this.

Posted on January 27, 2013 by annwae

What if it doesn’t get any better than this? I asked myself this question today and I was surprised that the answer I found was ‘That’s OK’. I am OK with that, in fact better than OK. Mind you at … 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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