Not really a blog – more of a podcast! I was invited to be a guest on Catherine Williamson’s wonderful Gobsmacked podcast. It took me out of my comfort zone but I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I discussed my Gobsmacked moments, the gold in the dark, global events and my favourite quote. Her Gobsmacked podcasts…

I wonder if people look at me sometimes and think I’ve got my stuff together. Well, I do post inspirational quotes on social media and I’ve written two books on grief and I have a podcast about grief – so I must be doing okay! Little do people know but sharing information about grief on…

Written by Bill, Matthew’s dad. It is my birthday today. I am 64 years of age and to be honest I didn’t think I would make it this far. Not by a long way. My Dad died in his early 50’s and looking back on that now it seems crazy. He was an amazing Dad…

My all time favourite memory is of a family holiday on a beach when our children were young. When I think about it now, I am back there amid the sights and sounds and seaside smells. I can time travel and relive that wonderful time in my life once again. Over time memories are destined…