When I first became a mother of twins in 2003, I had not heard of the term ‘respite’. My lived experience as a family carer to a medically complex and disabled son for close to twenty two years has changed that. These days I think and talk about respite a lot in terms of its … More The importance and value of “Respite”
Recently, the findings from Recommendation 5 & 6 from the Independent Review of Disability Support were announced – supporting a return to flexible funding and the promise of a new assessment tool. For many, this is great news. For my family and for other families supporting those with the most intensive support needs, it will … More Will highest needs ever be supported adequately in NZ?
Today I want to talk about what it means to ‘carry the load‘ for a complex caregiver. I have been motivated to write about this as I continue to see the role of women in caring roles being devalued by our current government. While there are some men who are the primary caregivers of those … More Carrying the load …
I have just belatedly listened to Hon Nicola Grigg’s (National MP – Minister for Women) maiden speech in Parliament as I began searching for other ways to get through to our current government about the challenges the disability community and carers are facing. In her speech, she refers to the ‘Man in the Arena’ example … More Daring Greatly
Memory keeping and journaling for self care
Experiments in cardmaking, mixed media and all things arty
Bullet journal spreads, my experiences of trying out a range of craft activities and lots of wellbeing tips to help you get the best from life.
Trying to ace sober living
Finding my contented self the sober way
We exist to help people understand themselves.
Letting Go...To Grasp What Really Matters
Memory keeping and journaling for self care
Memory keeping and journaling for self care
Memory keeping and journaling for self care
Memory keeping and journaling for self care
Yellow Azalea 