My Wonderland

 Well, today was chaos… the good kind. The kind where you're sprinting between appointments like a travelling circus act, but somehow it all works out. And by the end of it, your heart is full, your kid thinks he’s a rockstar ( he is ), and you’re somehow still functioning despite running on absolutely no caffeine. But let me backtrack. Because before we talk about the magic of today’s new OT session, there’s a shadow that deserves its own spotlight first... On the way to Little Bodies, Kaedyn asked me a question about his old beloved OT. “Mum, why do you like Julian so much?” How do you explain a person who didn’t just do their job? They changed your life? Julian wasn’t just Kaedyn’s OT. He was part of our family. He still is! We all hold so much love for him, his wife, and his kids; they are every shade of warmth and brilliance. He showed up. Not just physically, but mentally, emotionally, practically. Kind. Grounded. Generous with his time, his memory, his spirit. ...

Firstly, thank you. To every single person who came to celebrate Music, Magic & Courage ,  you turned Kaedyn’s book launch into something unforgettable. That day wasn’t just about a story; it was about showing Kaedyn that his words matter, that he matters. Watching him light up in front of a crowd who believed in him was one of the greatest joys of my life. But while that launch was all about Kaedyn’s courage, a different story has been unfolding in the background, one that’s deeply personal to me. Blood of the Titan is the kind of book I once dreamed of writing as a kid. It’s filled with dragons, broken kingdoms, elemental power, but underneath all of that, it’s about a girl who was abandoned by the people who loved her. A girl who doesn’t just ask who she is… she demands to find out. Writing Aliera’s story forced me to look at the pieces of myself I often keep buried, childhood wounds, complicated family ties, and the ache of never quite belonging. Her journey mirrors ...