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The end of the journey for a much-loved family member
A Celebration of Life is an alternative to the traditional funeral. We had one for our much loved matriarch who passed away recently after a long battle with lung cancer.
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Celebrating my Irish Heritage on Saint Patrick’s Day
Saint Patrick’s Day holds special significance for my family. My mum was a Geraghty, descended from Irish immigrants to New Zealand. It also is the day my mother passed away 30 years ago
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Coping With Loss and Grief After Major Life Changes
This article is about coping with loss and grief after major life changes such as ill health and the death of a loved one.
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10 ways to improve your well-being
Make a commitment to yourself to get back on track with your healthy lifestyle by using these ten ways to improve your well-being.
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Journalling as a Self Care Activity
Journalling as a self care activity is a positive way to channel your emotions and clarify them. This article contains printable journal prompts as a self care activity
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Mixed Feelings on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day has always been a day of mixed feelings for me. My mum passed away from cancer when I was 24. She was 54, the exact age I am now. A lifetime without my mum has been hard to bear at times, especially those times when your mum would be present for you, like…
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Living the Healthiest Version of Your Life
I want my remaining years to be as healthy as possible so I strive to overcome my health issues and live the healthiest version of my life as I can. No matter what your issues are, whether they are physical or mental, a lack of money or support, it is possible to live the healthiest…
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Letter to myself – aged 17
If you could write a letter to yourself at aged 17, what advice would you give yourself? We know ourselves much better the older we get- these life lessons mean we appreciate those things we took for granted at age 17.
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The Half-Empty Nest
When one of your children moves out of home it feels like a death – it is a loss, and you grieve for it like any other loss. It is not as acute as the death of a loved one but you still experience some of the same emotions
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