When I look back over the last few weeks, I am reminded of how difficult those weeks have been at times, but I have also been reminded of why those things happened in the way they did in those weeks. Life’s a bit like that.

Although I knew it would have to be different, Daniel’s graduation worked out the way it was supposed to. This coming weekend will also mark a new chapter in our lives as Daniel relocates permanently to London. I have new thoughts of course, but I am positive and fairly upbeat about his move.

Ilana Estelle is a mental health and wellbeing advocate who combines educational insight with her personal experience of living with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. She holds diplomas in Counselling, Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy, Psychotherapy and Counselling, and Stress Management. Through her writing, Ilana supports others in navigating their emotional, mental, and physical health challenges. In addition to writing for The CP Diary, her work has appeared in healthy lifestyle magazines. Ilana is also the author of three books: Cerebral Palsy: A Story – Finding the Calm After the Storm, Spirituality, Healing and Me, and Survival: The Covid Years – Time for Change.

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4 comments on “A new chapter”

  1. Glad you're being upbeat about Daniel's move. It was difficult for me when my two girls moved, but it got easier. I just had to let them grow up and live their lives. Now it looks like one of them maybe moving back for good (at least for now).

    I hope thnigs get a lot easier for you and you have a bunch of good weeks to come!!!

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  2. I believe we have difficult times for a reason. Unfortunately that reason may not always be clear, but they are behind you, with exciting times with Daniel ahead.

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