Tag Archives: life

Keep the conversation going

Posted on February 2, 2023 by amandacomms1

Having a strong network of friends that I can talk to, and who also check in to see how I am doing, has made a huge difference. Continue reading →

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Farewell to 2022

Posted on December 31, 2022 by amandacomms1

This past 12 months has become a marking point what was before and what comes after. Continue reading →

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The most difficult time of the year

Posted on December 19, 2022 by amandacomms1

As 2022 draws to a close and we are starting to think about the coming year, it can be quite stressful. We want to be able to show achievements from the past 12 months and to have huge plans for … Continue reading →

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Five lessons from a place of grief

Posted on June 16, 2022 by amandacomms1

It is now six weeks since my life was turned upside down with the sudden and unexpected death of my Mum. At the time I wrote about the despair and loss that I felt and it is still with me. … Continue reading →

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One step at a time

Posted on May 31, 2022 by amandacomms1

My loss was not in a disaster and has had an overwhelming impact so how much worse is it for those who lose loved ones in crises? Just think about that. Continue reading →

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Jumping to a second chance

Posted on September 5, 2021 by amandacomms1

While the world was whizzing by this weekend was about some quality time at home. I am lucky that as well as being my office my home has always felt like a haven away from the hustle and bustle. My … Continue reading →

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A longing for a messaging rethink

Posted on January 23, 2021 by amandacomms1

Saturday night in January 2021. Not at all like many Saturday nights I have had in my life. No going to the pub, no meal at a nice restaurant, and no getting dressed up. This is becoming the normal way … Continue reading →

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Living with a cloud

Posted on November 26, 2020 by amandacomms1

When I woke this morning there was a cloud following me. It was stuck above my head casting a shadow over my day. I had a feeling of dread and I don’t know why. It could have been linked to … Continue reading →

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Facing the future by focusing on today

Posted on November 1, 2020 by amandacomms1

I like many people watched the announcement of a month long lockdown with concern and rising anxiety. It was made worse by the drip, drip of information during the day, the delay in the press conference and some unfathomable charts. … Continue reading →

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A kind word

Posted on October 10, 2020 by amandacomms1

There has been a lot spoken about mental health since the arrival of Covid-19. We have all experienced low moods, distress or even depression in some form. It is really important that we continue to talk about it. My problem … Continue reading →

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