LOVE & LOSS, and how to protect your wellbeing

When my husband died, I felt exposed—like the comforting blanket I’d been wrapped in for 30 years had suddenly been ripped away. Grief does that. It leaves you raw, vulnerable, and searching for a way to feel safe again.

Think of yourself like a piece of fruit—vibrant, colourful, full of life. But life’s harsh winds can bruise even the ripest fruit. We need to rebuild a protective layer: soft enough to stay open to love, but strong enough to weather the storm.

That begins with self-awareness and self-care.