Grief doesn’t come with instructions.
Neither does writing about it.
People often ask how my books began, what happens inside a writing circle, or whether it’s okay if they never share what they write.
These are the questions I’m asked most often, answered plainly and honestly.
If yours isn’t here, you’re welcome to reach out.
My Books
When will your book be available?
The Year After Kahlia is my memoir about surviving the first year after my daughter died by suicide.
It is available now.
You can order it directly through this website, and selected bookshops and libraries are now stocking it as well.
Are you writing anything else?
Yes.
I will write about grief for the rest of my life, not because of the tragedy, but because love doesn’t end.
Right now my focus is The Year After Kahlia, but more work is forming. Writing is how I continue the conversation silence tried to end.
Workshops & Writing Through Grief
What is a grief writing workshop?
A structured, steady space where you write through grief using guided prompts and reflection.
No writing experience required.
It’s about truth, not technique.
Do I have to share what I write?
No.
Sharing is always optional.
The page is enough.
Who are your workshops for?
Anyone grieving.
That may be the death of someone you love.
It may be identity shifts, relationships ending, illness, or the self you no longer recognise.
Grief has many shapes.
How do I join a writing circle or retreat?
Upcoming dates are listed on the website and shared through my newsletter.
Bookings are made directly through the site.
Grief & Support
What if I’m not ready to talk about my grief?
That’s okay.
Writing lets you say what your voice isn’t ready to speak.
It gives the unspeakable somewhere to go.
Is grief writing therapy?
I’m not a therapist.
Writing isn’t therapy, but it can be deeply therapeutic.
Many people use it alongside counselling, community, or other forms of support.
Why focus on writing about grief?
Because grief needs language.
Silence isolates.
Words connect.
Writing gives shape to what feels chaotic inside.
My Work & Why I Do It
Why did you begin this work?
After Kahlia died, writing was how I survived.
It was the only place I could tell the truth about what I was carrying.
Now I create spaces where others can do the same, speak, write, breathe, and not feel alone inside their grief.
Can I book you to speak or run a workshop?
Yes.
I speak at events, workplaces, and community gatherings, and I run private grief writing sessions.
Use the contact page to enquire.
If you’re carrying a question that isn’t answered here, you’re welcome to get in touch.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.