I very much feel death and birth are mirrors. That exhaustion we feel when we are new parents is not just about the lack of sleep - I think there is something about being there when someone arrives on the planet, and being there when someone leaves the planet, that takes a huge amount of our energy. And you are right that joy is easier to find? easier to see? after a birth because there is a new person there to enjoy... but still, being a witness to arrivals and departures is a momentous thing. xxx
Amazing and so so needed xxx thanks for sharing this. I remember when Iona’s call went out, but (insert whatever overwhelming pressure I was under at the time) I never got around to it. I had done some research of what resources were available and there was so little. This book will be a taonga, as you say, for so many. Especially- as you have so perfectly illustrated- helping the bereaved to find and connect with one another. Xx Tēnā rawa atu.
Thank you for sharing about this - I've added my support. The numbers of us who have lost loved ones to suicide is larger than most of us realise... To have this beautiful art to hold and share can only awhi us all.
Sorry I didn’t click that I’d linked to a UK store. I will have a search for you. You can also always email Good Books to order it shop@goodbookshop.nz
I very much feel death and birth are mirrors. That exhaustion we feel when we are new parents is not just about the lack of sleep - I think there is something about being there when someone arrives on the planet, and being there when someone leaves the planet, that takes a huge amount of our energy. And you are right that joy is easier to find? easier to see? after a birth because there is a new person there to enjoy... but still, being a witness to arrivals and departures is a momentous thing. xxx
So beautifully said Michele ❤️
Amazing and so so needed xxx thanks for sharing this. I remember when Iona’s call went out, but (insert whatever overwhelming pressure I was under at the time) I never got around to it. I had done some research of what resources were available and there was so little. This book will be a taonga, as you say, for so many. Especially- as you have so perfectly illustrated- helping the bereaved to find and connect with one another. Xx Tēnā rawa atu.
You’re such a gift my friend, your writing is incredible and means so much to those grieving x
Thank you for sharing about this - I've added my support. The numbers of us who have lost loved ones to suicide is larger than most of us realise... To have this beautiful art to hold and share can only awhi us all.
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Thank you for sharing this Emily.
If anyone finds a link to somewhere nz based to grab Iona’s earlier book please share in the comments x
Sorry I didn’t click that I’d linked to a UK store. I will have a search for you. You can also always email Good Books to order it shop@goodbookshop.nz
Totally nbd, I was hoping someone other than you would find it knowing you’re still sick! I’ll ask good books, good idea
It’s ok! ❤️❤️❤️
Kia Ora for supporting Iona. Her Boosted campaign has reached 75% as of right now. Kia Ora also for your beautiful words.
Thank you so much for supporting - Iona is a wonderful wahine and writer and this project is so needed by so many.