Many of you here in the UK will have heard about the heartbreaking news involving a mum and her two daughters. Like many people, it has been deeply affecting, and over the past few days I've been supporting a number of former clients who have found it particularly difficult. It has also been a gentle reminder of just how precious life is. So, whatever you have planned this weekend, I hope you'll be kind to yourself. Spend time with the people who matter to you. Take a walk, laugh, rest, enjoy a coffee in the sunshine, or simply give yourself permission to slow down. Life can change in ways we never expect, which is why the ordinary moments matter so much. Take good care of yourselves this weekend. 💛

Sometimes the hardest part isn't just what happened. It's what happens afterwards. When you've been through trauma and then been let down by the very people or systems that were meant to help, it's not uncommon for those closest to you to begin pulling away too. Questions appear. Silence grows. You may even start wondering whether people believe your story at all. When that happens, trauma has a way of making us question everything—including ourselves. This is where grounding becomes so important. Instead of trying to untangle every thought, gently come back to what you know to be true. ✨ What did I experience? ✨ What facts do I know? ✨ What evidence do I have? ✨ What am I adding because fear has convinced me to expect the worst? Returning to what is real doesn't erase the pain. But it helps stop trauma from rewriting your reality. One gentle step back to the facts can sometimes be enough to steady your nervous system and remind yourself that your experience matters. Have you ever found yourself questioning your own reality after being let down? 💜 You're welcome to share your thoughts below if it feels safe to do so. Have a beautiful day. Have a beautiful weekend and remember to take some time for self care if only five minutes.

What helps you feel safe again?