by orla blackburn | Jun 14, 2026 | blog, Grief support for children, Grief Support, Personal Stories
Last week I was sitting on a plane waiting to fly to Spain to host my widows retreat. Months of preparation had gone into it. A group of wonderful women were waiting for me, my suitcase was full of yoga leggings, and ahead of me was a long weekend of sunshine,...
by orla blackburn | Jun 9, 2025 | blog
Father’s Day has quietly become a bit of a non-day in our house. Actually—Mother’s Day too. These days. These dates. Who even invented them? When everyone’s alive and well, they’re wonderful, sure. Full of joy and cards and little-kid scribbles that make you cry in...