Meme (noun): An image, video, piece of text, typically humorous in nature, that is copied and spread rapidly by internet users I have previously said that for this Baby Loss Awareness Week, I wanted to capture different ways of raising …
Good Vibes Only, Bro
Law of Attraction (new thought philosophy): The belief that positive or negative thoughts bring positive or negative experiences into a person’s life The first thing that dies, is your baby. The next is hope. You lose track of the things …
I’m Sorry For Your Loss
Sorry (adjective): Feeling sad or distressed through sympathy with someone else’s misfortune I’ve been in your shoes too, you know. I’ve been opposite a loss mum, who’s awaiting a response and I’ve paused, thought “I don’t know what to say!” …
Rain on the Parade
Sayings (noun): Short, pithy, commonly known expressions which generally offer advice or wisdom i) Misery loves company: People who are unhappy may get some consolation from knowing that others are unhappy too I grab all of my definitions for the …
Too High A Price
Payment-in-kind (Finance): The use of a good or service as payment instead of cash Sometimes, I get a thought or a phrase stuck in my head and it goes round and round, so I thought I’d write it down: We …
Life on Hold
Best laid plans (idiom):An expression used to signify the futility of making detailed plans when the ability to fully or even partially execute them is uncertain We’re supposed to be enjoying the pre-child years, even though we’d rather have a child. It’s …
The Invisible Line
The Norm (noun): Something that is usual, typical, or standard It’s just occurred to me, that there’s a very definite line. There’s a point at which society is comfortable and accepting of bereaved parents, but where is it? Let me …
My Best Friend
Going nuclear (figurative): To get extremely angry and start behaving in a forceful or irrational way I am quite frankly, stunned, at the number of ‘my best friend’ stories amongst the bereaved mothers club. Best friends who we grew up …
Hiding From Hope
Cruel (adjective): Wilfully causing pain or suffering to others People have reflected that my blogs seem sadder lately, which I’ve found surprising. I actually think I’m doing better. Yes these are the thoughts in my head, yes I’m still sad …
The Window
Triple glazing (noun, British): Triple glazing is effectively three panes of glass. This means it has an extra layer of glass to insulate your home over double glazing I’ve spoken previously about feeling like I’m stood outside a window, peering in. Glimpsing …