Grieving what is lost

by emmacushnan // February 19, 2017 // No Comments

The tears fall staining the front of my dress. Sobs rack my body and I struggle to catch my breath. There is pain deep in my chest, twisting knots that feel like my heart is tearing. This is grief. Grief... Continue reading →

Parenting the uniqueness of our children

by emmacushnan // February 8, 2017 // No Comments

My daughters are like chalk and cheese. Physically they are nothing alike one blonde with brown eyes and pale skin, the other dark haired and olive skinned with blue eyes. They are also very different in personalities. When they were... Continue reading →

Broken

by emmacushnan // February 5, 2017 // No Comments

I am broken. Sharp, jagged pieces I have tried to smooth and put back together to form of me that has been lost. My head is filled with thoughts that I do not want that take me to dark places... Continue reading →

Embracing Change

by emmacushnan // December 30, 2016 // No Comments

“Suddenly you know……. it’s time to start something new and trust in the magic of new beginnings.” Fireworks explode everywhere, colours of the rainbow fill the dark sky. Bursting stars shimmer and fall earthbound while below everyone stands in awe.... Continue reading →

I matter too

by emmacushnan // December 30, 2016 // No Comments

“It does not matter how slowly you go, As long as you do not stop.” I admit I have struggled. Lost in uncertainty. Wondering about my self worth and the path I am treading. I yearn to belong, yet I... Continue reading →

Springs Promise

by emmacushnan // December 30, 2016 // No Comments

Expectation is in the air. Winter begins to release its grip and the coming of warmer days holds promise. The trees are waking from deep slumber, tiny buds appearing , pushing forth to feel the returning warmth of the sun.... Continue reading →

Being You

by emmacushnan // December 28, 2016 // No Comments

Now Red the squirrel was a most enchanting creature of the forest. She loved to spend each day jumping from branch to branch high in the boughs of the trees on the search for nourishing nuts and lush red... Continue reading →

In the eye of the beholder

by emmacushnan // December 28, 2016 // No Comments

The saying goes, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” and I have been thinking about this a lot. but My mind kept coming back to this saying, we know it to be true of beauty but what about... Continue reading →

The power of acceptance

by emmacushnan // December 28, 2016 // No Comments

“Where one drop of blood drains the castle of life, so one kiss can bring it alive again” Sleeping Beauty For a long time I didn’t like ‘me’ very much. Lost was the happy, go lucky girl that was full... Continue reading →

My Winter Solstice – Return of Light

by emmacushnan // December 28, 2016 // No Comments

I have known darkness, I have known the depth of winter. A winter that evades your soul and threatens to never give way to spring. I have felt swallowed up and in despair, alone, not knowing where to turn. Yet... Continue reading →

Emma Jane Cushnan

Author – Coach – Advocate

Author: emmacushnan

Grieving what is lost

Parenting the uniqueness of our children

Broken

Embracing Change

I matter too

Springs Promise

Being You

In the eye of the beholder

The power of acceptance

My Winter Solstice – Return of Light