A glimpse into the 'WHY.'
A glimpse into the 'WHY.'
Where it all began
A little glimpse into the story behind “Missing Mum Finding Grace” - the moments, memories, and emotions that shaped every word.
This book came from learning how loss changes you, but also how grace can slowly put you back together again.
I Missed her - Video OneA little glimpse into the story behind 'Missing Mum, Finding Grace,' where the idea for this book began, and the unexpected way I discovered I was missing Mum more than I realised.
The Search - Video TwoI thought I was searching for blame. Instead, I found generations of women shaped by hardship, resilience, and stories that changed how I saw my mum and myself.
Reflection - Video ThreeI stopped asking who was to blame and started asking a different question: How has this shaped me? In exploring that question, I uncovered the ways childhood wounds echoed through my friendships, relationships, and sense of self and began the work of healing them.
Family - Video FourIn this chapter, I introduce the people at the heart of my story, my family. From my son and daughters and grandchildren to the generations that came before us, their stories help paint a picture of where I come from, what has shaped me, and the threads that connect us across time. This is a glimpse into the family behind the memoir and the relationships that have influenced my journey of understanding, healing, and grace.
The Metaphor - Video FiveOne of the unique threads woven throughout Missing Mum, Finding Grace is a powerful book-long metaphor. I describe the experience of a child abandoned by their mother as a wrecked bicycle, damaged not beyond repair, but missing the support that should have been there from the beginning. In this video, I share how the broken hub of the bike mirrors the absence of a mother’s love and guidance, and how healing comes not from pretending the damage never happened, but from understanding it and finding the people, relationships, and grace that help restore what was missing. This is a glimpse into the metaphor that carries the memoir and the journey from brokenness toward wholeness.
Heard - Video SixWhen I first began writing Missing Mum, Finding Grace, I thought I was telling my story. But I soon realised this book is for every woman who has experienced a "missing mum"—through death, illness, suicide, divorce, addiction, abandonment, emotional absence, or a relationship that never felt safe. Every story is different, but the ache is often familiar. This book isn't about comparing losses. It's about understanding how those experiences shape us, finding compassion for ourselves, and discovering that healing and grace are still possible.
Grace - Video SevenMothering has never been simple, but today, it can feel especially overwhelming. Between the demands of home life and the constant stream of “perfect” motherhood on Instagram and TikTok, many women carry a quiet pressure to measure up. But behind the filters and curated moments, real life is often messy, exhausting, and deeply human. We don’t need more comparison, we need more compassion. This is a gentle reminder that being a good mum doesn’t mean being a perfect one. And perhaps what mothers need most right now… is grace. Grace to be imperfect, grace to keep going, and grace to know they are enough.
Thanks - Video Eight