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 →

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 →

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 →

Courage, Dear Heart.

by emmacushnan // December 27, 2016 // No Comments

“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” Nelson Mandela Courage, I have been thinking... Continue reading →

Beyond the darkness

by emmacushnan // December 27, 2016 // No Comments

“What happened in the past that was painful has a great deal to do with what we are today” William Glasser “Are you not over it yet?” someone said to me the other day. Someone I hadn’t expected had voiced... Continue reading →

Autumn and the seasons of life

by emmacushnan // December 27, 2016 // No Comments

Flames of Red, flicking golds, bright yellows and sparkling browns, ah yes Autumn is here. Gone are long, lazy, summer days, the sun’s power fading, disappearing from our skies in the early evening, to leave cool, misty nights and... Continue reading →

Bird in a cage

by emmacushnan // November 29, 2016 // No Comments

“A free bird leaps on the back of the wind and floats downstream till the current ends and dips his wing in the orange sun rays and dares to claim the sky.” “But a caged bird stands on the... Continue reading →

Do not silence me

by emmacushnan // November 23, 2016 // 3 Comments

She felt alone, like she didn’t belong, afraid to voice the pain inside. Her voice wasn’t welcome in this world of flowers and rainbows.They made her feel like her words were full of poison and darkness, and so she fell... Continue reading →

Emma Jane Cushnan

Author – Coach – Advocate

Emotional Wellbeing

Grieving what is lost

Embracing Change

I matter too

Springs Promise

The power of acceptance

Courage, Dear Heart.

Beyond the darkness

Autumn and the seasons of life

Bird in a cage

Do not silence me