Weekly Round-Up

Hello everyone, and welcome to Sunday’s blog roundup. This week’s stories are about changing course, leaning on others, walking long paths (literal and metaphorical), and holding onto hope when it matters most. I’m so glad you’re here.

What do you do when your path takes an unexpected turn—or several? This week Beth tells the story of her path from aspiring vet to English professor to artist. It’s a reminder that sometimes the dreams we leave behind help shape the ones that take root—and that it’s never too late to be a student again.

Sue writes with honesty and heart about the power of maternal peer support—first as a new mother feeling isolated and overwhelmed and later as the parent of a child with Down syndrome navigating a lack of services.

In her latest post, Barbara stresses that hope isn’t just a sentiment; it’s a vital strategy for those facing breast cancer.

Finally this week, in a beautifully written reflection on her Camino pilgrimage, Connie writes of the invisible threads of connection that sustain us on long journeys and the way pilgrimage—whether across Spain or through life—reveals who and what we hold most dear.

Until next week

Wishing you a gentle week

Much love always

Marie xxx