Thursday 11th December brought warmth into an otherwise heavy place. Tiffany from The Kent Review came to visit us, arm full of goodies and kindness. We talked about the little tribe that forms here — mums instinctively finding one another, lifting each other when the weight becomes unbearable. I often come across strong and confident, and maybe that’s because survival demands it. But beneath that surface, I carry the same fear as every other parent here. We’re fighting a thi

Maya Update – 20 November 2025 I’ve added stickers over Maya’s face to soften the photos as I know how hard they can be to see — but I also want to keep everyone updated as clearly as possible. 🫁 Scans & Tests Chest X-ray (18/11): Clear. CT scan (18/11): No swelling, but some new changes they’re watching closely. MRI brain & spine (with contrast 19/11): Again, no swelling, but new changes similar to the CT. EMG/Nerve conduction studies (19/11): Inconclusive because she was d

My right shoulder has been in pain for several years now — it started back in the summer of 2020. As a parent of a child battling cancer, I’ve always put myself last. Tonight, the pain is so severe 😩 that sleep has run away from me. I’m waiting for an MRI scan, hoping the orthopaedic specialist can finally create a care plan for me. But truthfully, this physical pain is nothing compared to the soul pain that childhood cancer brings. 💔 There’s nothing harder than begging for