Jannette Marie Brown - Marriage Celebrant and Justice of The Peace

27/04/2025

When she goes quiet,
it’s not because she has nothing to say.

Her silence isn’t emptiness—it’s full.
Full of words too heavy to speak.
Full of emotions too raw to unravel.
Full of pain that feels impossible to put into sentences.

She’s tired.
Tired of explaining herself over and over again.
Tired of being misunderstood.
Tired of holding it all together when no one sees the cracks forming beneath her surface.

Her silence isn’t indifference—it’s exhaustion.
It’s the weight of carrying battles no one else can see.
It’s the struggle of fighting wars within herself while pretending everything is fine on the outside.

Sometimes, the deepest battles are fought in silence.
The loudest cries go unheard because they never leave her lips.

So if you notice her retreating into quiet, don’t mistake it for peace.
Ask her what she needs.
Give her space—but also let her know you’re there.
Because behind her silence lies a heart that’s breaking under the pressure of keeping it all inside.

And maybe, just maybe, she doesn’t need solutions or advice right now.
Maybe she just needs someone to sit with her in the stillness.
To acknowledge the storm without demanding an explanation.

Because her silence isn’t weakness—it’s survival.
And sometimes, the bravest thing a woman can do is stay silent when the world expects her to speak.

~ 'Silence is a Woman's Loudest Cry' by Unfiltered Emotions Unfiltered Emotions

~ Art Unknown via Pinterest

26/04/2025

Katherine and Mark’s stunning wedding day was simply perfect

23/04/2025

Beautiful Alison and Sam. A wonderful day to remember

23/04/2025

A gorgeous day for Alison and Sam

23/04/2025

I Didn't Lose Her All At Once .......

His POV: "I didn’t lose her all at once. I lost her in moments I didn’t notice."
I thought she’d always be there. I thought I had more time. I thought loving her in my own silent way was enough. But the truth? I was inconsistent. I was distracted. I didn’t show up when she needed me most—and over time, she stopped needing me at all. I didn’t lose her the day she walked away. I lost her every time I made her feel unseen. Every time I minimized her feelings. Every time I chose my ego over connection. And I get it now. She wasn’t asking for perfection. She was asking for presence. She wasn’t trying to control me—she was craving partnership. All those nights she stayed quiet? That was her slowly giving up. I used to think love was just a feeling. Now I know it’s a choice. A daily one. To listen. To show up. To grow. And if I could say anything to the man reading this—it’s this: don’t wait until she’s gone to realize she was gold. Love her out loud. While you still can.

21/04/2025

Yes you are everywhere I am

You are no longer
where you were…
But you’re
everywhere I am

You are with me in
every moment,
every thought, and
every breath I take

Your presence surrounds me
like a warm embrace,
guiding me through life’s
ups and downs

Your essence lingers in
every place I go, reminding me
that you are always by my side,
watching over me with
love and protection

Though you may have
left this world
your spirit remains
intertwined with mine

In every heartbeat ,
in every place,
I find comfort in
knowing that you are
always with me

You are everywhere I am ,
Forever a part of who I am

Until we meet again …

Helen Lapierre
Hello to Heaven

13/04/2025

Some days grief really heavy….

05/04/2025

This is how I feel about my mum
Had absolutely no idea it would be this hard

By the talented Kristina Mahr

04/04/2025

02/04/2025

May God Grant You Always by Becky Hemsley

I missed you quietly today. So quietly that no one noticed.
I missed you as I climbed out of bed and as I brushed my teeth; when I waited at the lights on the drive into work and as I heard the rain outside my window.
I missed you as I ordered lunch and as I kicked off my shoes when I got home; as I switched off the lights and climbed into bed for the night.
I missed you without tears or noise or fanfare.
But oh how I felt it.
I felt it in the morning, at lunchtime, in the evening and at night. I felt it as I woke, as I waited, as I worked. I felt it at home, on the road, in the light, in the dark, in the rain.
I felt it in every one of those moments, each one sitting heavier and heavier as the weight of me missing you kept growing and growing.
Yes, I missed you so quietly today.
But I felt it so loudly

25/03/2025

Thoughts to ponder today

When you hurt people with a good heart, you may not notice an immediate reaction.
They won’t raise their voice, they won’t accuse you, and they won’t cause a scene.
They will carry their pain in silence, remaining warm and compassionate, just as you’ve always known them.
But deep down in their hearts, something changes.
They begin to walk away, not out of revenge, but out of a clear acceptance of reality.
Little by little, they create distance, leaving without dramatic goodbyes and without looking back.
These are the people who trusted you completely and valued you sincerely.
When their trust is betrayed, it doesn’t crumble suddenly; it gradually fades, leaving them with no choice but to protect their inner peace.
They will remain kind and compassionate, but they will never look at you the same way again.
Remember, the loss of a good soul is an irreversible loss.
Appreciate them while they're there, because once they’re gone, they’re not coming back.

11/03/2025

Grief journey