29/05/2026
My mother Audrey Connell, would have been 99 today.
I was 43 when she passed on.
We placed a summer house, last year for my 60th, in her favourite spot to sit, our Old English Mastiff Rosie would keep her company.
I'd like to think they are still together.
Mum had a difficult and very challenging life.
But it made her kinder not harder, she doted on her children.
My fathers tough life however, produced a much different person and after dealing with my parents house sale and clearance, I lost touch with him, I assume he has passed on.
I was diagnosed with Hypermobilty Spectrum Disorder not long after Mum passed.
So I put mums passing away in a box while I learnt about my complex, not well known chronic fascia condition.
This quote resonates.
Leo Tolstoy.....
“If you make it a habit not to blame others, you will feel the growth of the ability to love in your soul, and you will see the growth of goodness in your life.” The statement focuses on accountability, emotional understanding and inner peace. Tolstoy believed people should look inward instead of placing responsibility on others. His writings on morality, spirituality and daily life made him one of the most discussed authors in world literature. The quote remains relevant because many people today struggle with conflict, stress and emotional reactions in relationships and society.
