Amanda Garzia reflects on the devastating loss of her husband to cancer and the disorienting journey through grief, finding solace in faith, ordinary moments and her enduring passion for writing as a source of hope and a rudimentary sense of direction.

After her father’s death left her feeling disconnected, Elisa Schembri travelled to Bali in search of something she could no longer find within herself. What she discovered was not an escape from grief, but a deeper understanding of healing, identity and the truth that our self-worth survives even when the life we knew falls apart.

Mother’s Day is often wrapped in flowers, gratitude and celebration - but for some it also carries grief. In this deeply personal reflection, counsellor Isabelle Anastasi reflects on her own story of loss, the complexities of motherhood, and the often-misunderstood resilience of those navigating difficult relationships with their mothers.