21/12/2025
I wasn’t meant to be here for Christmas — my plans changed at the last minute.
I was lucky enough to celebrate our own Christmas with my gorgeous kids and family back in November, and I’m so grateful for that time.
But because of the change in plans, I am here, and for the first time I won’t be seeing my children over the official Christmas period, as they’ll be in Brisbane.
It’s made me pause and really reflect.
This time has opened my heart to a deeper awareness of all the ways absence can be felt at Christmas — not only by parents separated from their children, but by anyone missing a family member, a loved one, a soul who should be at the table but isn’t.
Loss is often felt quietly throughout the year, but at Christmas it can be magnified, more tender, more acute.
Whether through distance, circumstance, estrangement, or grief, these spaces are real and they are felt deeply.
It’s also given me a deeper awareness of those parents who don’t have a choice at all about seeing their children — not just at Christmas, but ever.
I can only imagine how deeply that must hurt, especially during a season meant to be about connection, family, and love.
If that’s you — in any form — please know you’re not unseen.
I’m sending so much love, compassion, and strength to all parents, families, and hearts navigating separation, distance, or loss this Christmas season.
Much love to you ❤️