14/11/2025
🌍 World Diabetes Day: Honouring the Emotional Journey
Today shines a light on families living with Type 1 Diabetes, not just the medical routines but the emotional load that comes with it.
For many children, diabetes doesn’t just change daily rhythms; it can shape how safe, confident, and in control they feel in their world. For parents, the constant vigilance can bring worry, overwhelm, and exhaustion.
In Play Therapy, I witness the emotional stories children carry beneath the surface:
• the frustration of always checking sugars
• the fear of sudden changes
• the desire to feel just like everyone else
• the bravery it takes to keep going
• the deep need for understanding, comfort, and space to play freely
Play becomes a place where children can explore these experiences safely, where they can express big feelings, build resilience, and reconnect with a sense of joy and control. Parents deserve spaces that acknowledge the weight they hold and the strength they show every single day.
Today, we recognise:
• children navigating big emotions with incredible courage
• parents balancing care with compassion for themselves
• siblings adapting with kindness
• the quiet moments of worry that often go unseen
• the resilience that shows up in small but powerful ways
Your emotional world matters just as much as the numbers.
