This last year my blogging has suffered. I was seriously considering whether I would do a review this year, but I like being consistent, so here goes!
So, looking back on No Kidding in NZ in 2025. I wrote 28 posts here last year, a reduction of almost 50% from 2024, and less than one a week. The reason for that was a major health upheaval for my husband. I just couldn't stick to regular posts. My mind was understandably elsewhere.
It also influenced my theme of the year, writing more about how we give and receive support, as I both received it, and didn't, from various circles. But I also found that coping with diagnoses and treatments and yes, grief and anticipated loss, have similarities with my journey through infertility, pregnancy loss, and childlessness. Many of the lessons from that time have proven to work for me now too. Taking joy in little things. How we want support, and how to support others. (Because life didn't stop, and I had to seriously support a close friend at the same time). And most of all, being kind - to myself, as well as the person I'm caring for. Giving myself permission not to stick to a rigid weekly blogging schedule helped a lot. I'm going to try to blog a bit more this year, but I'm making no promises.
The issues of ageing without children are also topmost in my mind - but perhaps I've articulated those less this last year. I'm sure it will be a theme in 2026. I have a lot of thoughts!
The end of the year finished on a bright note, when we were able to travel together, once treatments took a pause. We were very lucky to be able to do so. You can find my travel photos on instagram as travellingmali.
Thanks to those who have stuck by me this year. And whether you comment or not, whether you’re a long time reader or have just stumbled across me for the first time, I want you to know how much I appreciate you. Sending love.
Hoping you all have a very safe and happy 2026!
I am glad you two got some time away together, ideally getting a break from the medical landscape was a breath of fresh air.
ReplyDeleteThe fact that you still wrote even with such important distractions is a testament to self-care in the wildness of all things new.
Wishes for continued health and healing and time spent together holding hands and kissing.
I just found your blog today. I wish you good health and happiness 😊
ReplyDeleteWarm greetings from a retired lady living in Montreal, Canada ❤️ 😊 🇨🇦
You write as much or as little as you need/want/can. I'll be here reading when you do. I'm so glad you got to travel!
ReplyDeleteThank you. You write with thought and caring and create such help for others. I hope you have much support through this time.
ReplyDeleteI am glad to hear that you were able to travel at the end of the year. It sounds lovely! And I want to say that your 28 posts were still a lot more than my 15 ;-). The blog should work for YOU, so I echo Phoenix in saying that you do whatever is best for you <3. Sending my very best wishes from Switzerland!
ReplyDeleteJust finished raising a glass of cold beer to you and your dear man (it's 50ish degrees F here in the Sierra Nevada Mtns on Feb. 1!! -- more evidence of the crazy taking place in the world.) Just a quick note to tell you how much we appreciate you in return. More separately. xx
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