The sale of a childhood home brings a unique kind of grief—one layered with memories, missed moments, and questions about what could have been. In this blog, I reflect on my own experience of watching my mum let go of our family home, the bittersweet emotions that surfaced, and how growing up with an absent father shaped the way I processed this transition. It's about honouring both the excitement for a new chapter and the weight of everything that home held.

Abandonment grief is a lonely kind of pain—the kind that people don’t understand, the kind that leaves you feeling invisible. Whether it’s being left out of family events, receiving dead-end responses, or realising you don’t hold the same place in others’ lives as they do in yours, the loneliness can be overwhelming. This blog explores the hidden truths of abandonment, the search for belonging, and how to find peace within yourself instead of always looking outward for validation.

Grief is complex, and feeling relief after someone dies - whether due to the end of their suffering or the closure of a difficult relationship - is a natural and valid response. This blog explores why relief is a common part of grief, including when dealing with the death of an absent father, and offers guidance on navigating these emotions with compassion.

An absent father can leave lasting emotional wounds, shaping trust, self-worth, and relationship patterns. This blog explores the impact of an absent father, how it affects adult relationships, and actionable steps for healing and breaking free from these patterns.

Disenfranchised grief is a form of loss that society often overlooks or invalidates. This type of grief can occur after losses that aren’t typically acknowledged, such as being estranged from your family, the death of a pet or a miscarriage. In this post, we explore the nature of disenfranchised grief, it’s impact on emotional wellbeing and how to find support.