Time To Be a Little Bolder
I want to live more boldly, be a little braver. Hugo’s diagnosis changed me. I’m still the same person, I just have some extra layers now, layers that weren’t there before. The experience gave me a different perspective and a…
My Other Child
A few months ago I posted a photo of Henry on Facebook. We were on a day out, just me and him. A treat day to spoil him a little, because it’s tough when you’re the sibling of a child…
One Day Cancer, You Will Be a Dot
Today it has been 2 years, 4 months and 5 days since Hugo was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. The significance of this day? He was 2 years, 4 months and 5 days old at the time of diagnosis.…
Bumps in the Road
We are plodding along. What seemed so strange and scary at the beginning has somehow become normal. There is a new standard to measure by and everything is fine, by this new standard, good even. Until it isn’t. Until there…
Screw you Cancer
Last night I sat in my son’s bedroom and held him in my arms as he cried in pain. His hip hurt and he couldn’t find relief from it. I tried desperately to help. I rubbed his hip, wiped his…
