The 24 in 2024 reading challenge is complete, and with it my blog writing. The blog writing years have covered grief, loss, infertility, buying and …
Wellbeing
The end of an era
Almost four years ago, I took the plunge and started Waiting for Olives. I wasn’t really sure what I wanted this blog to be about. …
Getting back on track
While I thought I’d need a writing break because of puppy raising, it was actually something entirely different that has kept me from the getting back to the blog.
Carrying nothing is heavy
A poem
Learning to be present could help untangle infertility
As we’ve struggled with infertility, I’ve spent much of the past four years feeling disconnected. I hate thinking about the joy infertility has stolen from me.
How do you know when to let go?
How do you know when to let go of having a biological child when you’re facing unexplained infertility. Because you could just keep trying and hoping forever…
What happened when I dropped Instagram
Recently I decided to stop using Instagram for a month. Reducing my usage has been really eye-opening. Here’s what I learned…
In the gap between maiden and mother
I haven’t written about infertility for over a year. Now two milestones are barrelling toward me. I find myself in the gap between maiden and mother.
Vale, Queen Elizabeth II
The loss we feel of our late sovereign lady, Queen Elizabeth II is the loss of a time of graciousness, generosity and ritual.
Different ways of grieving
This weekend it will be two years since my father died, but the grieving process goes on. My family is holding a memorial event and I’m dreading it.