The Blog
Kia ora and welcome to the blog. This is your go-to place for thoughtful reflections, helpful tips, and inspiring stories. Whether you’re here to learn, grow, or just be inspired, you’ll find something to spark your curiosity.”
My mission, which has risen from lived experience, is to be a positive force in the world to help people overcome the darkest moments of their lives and find the strength to rise. With my cancer diagnosis I’ve felt a calling to create something that helps people to climb from adversity and to provide education with the hope of preventing tragedies from happening in the first place.
Anger, sadness, and a profound sense of loss will weigh heavily on those who lose someone they love. These feelings last for years and healing from such tragedy takes time — sometimes a lifetime.
When adversity strikes it can be isolating, frightening and it tests you in ways you can’t imagine. It’s okay to experience this. It's a challenging time and we’d not be human if these feelings did not surface.
One “L” of Journey: 10 Levers That Helped Me to Rise
Nothing is easy when everything is hard. When I fell my instinct was to pull away, isolating myself in pain. It was easier to withdraw than to engage.
I felt so alone in my darkest moments. I suspect that this is true for anyone who finds themself wrapped in adversity and who is afraid to seek help.
I’m very weak. I can walk to the local shops, which are only minutes a way but I’m not strong enough to carry even a small load of groceries home.