Living with Fear After Cancer

Sitting in a hospital waiting area stirred memories I thought I’d left behind. The fear that comes with cancer never fully disappears – it just grows quieter. This reflection explores how healing, compassion, and self-kindness help us live alongside that lingering fear and support others walking the same path.

Finding Your Recharge Button

After a seaside detour in Wales, I realised how much I needed to hit pause — to just sit, breathe, and let the waves do the talking. Finding your recharge button doesn’t have to mean grand gestures; it’s often found in small pauses that help you remember the version of yourself that’s always been there, waiting.

When It’s Time to Make That Big Decision

Big decisions rarely come easy. For me, it was the moment I realised it was time to hang up my trainers after decades of netball. Letting go of something meaningful is never simple, yet endings can create the space we need for new routines, fresh opportunities, and rediscovering who we are beyond old roles.