Christmas traditions – How can we keep them up or amend them?

At this time of year as we head into Christmas my thoughts have turned to family. Not just my family but others too. Often there is an assumption as Christmas comes into view round the corner that everyone will have a happy day on Christmas Day. For those of us who have lost someone closeContinue reading “Christmas traditions – How can we keep them up or amend them?”

Sheer Bloody-Mindedness

I have been re-reading some of my earlier Blogs today and I came across the term ‘Sheer Bloody-Mindedness’. This is a term I often use at work when supporting patients and families who are dealing with a significant health event. So, what is ‘Sheer Bloody-Mindedness’? To me it is that refusal to give up inContinue reading “Sheer Bloody-Mindedness”