In January 2024, my world turned upside down with a single phone call. My beautiful mom, Pauline affectionately known as Polly, had suffered a sudden cardiac arrest.
We rushed her to the hospital, terrified, only to discover she had an undiagnosed, untreatable cancer. My family and I gathered at her bedside, holding her hands and each other. Just two hours after she reached the hospital, my mother passed away without ever regaining consciousness, and life as I knew it shattered.

In the aftermath of losing my mom, I was plunged into a darkness I had only ever witnessed from the other side. It was, by far, the lowest point of my life.

There were moments I truly felt broken under the weight of so much pain and shock. Despite being surrounded by loved ones, grief felt isolating — as if I were alone in a storm no one else could see.

I remember the sleepless nights and the hollow ache in my chest, wondering how I could possibly face another day without her.

In time, I came to understand that I didn’t have to 'get over' this traumatic grief — I simply had to learn to carry it. I reminded myself of what I often told my clients: there is no right or wrong way to grieve.

So I let the waves of sorrow come and go, leaned on the support of others when I needed it, and gave myself permission to feel it all — the sadness, the anger, and even the love that remained.

Slowly, I found small ways to keep my mom’s presence alive in my life, whether by speaking of her, cherishing her favorite things, or simply feeling her spirit with me. These gentle steps didn’t erase the pain, but they helped me survive it.

Living through this loss ultimately ignited a new sense of purpose within me. I knew that there are so many others out there navigating the same agony and confusion I felt, and none of us should have to do it alone.

I knew in my heart that I could use both my personal experience and my professional skills to support others carrying the weight of loss. In honour of my mother and fueled by this purpose, I decided to create a special place for people who are grieving.

That’s how The Polly Grief and Well-being Space was born — named after Polly, to celebrate the love, strength, and compassion she taught me.

is to help you ease your pain without any pressure to 'fix' your grief. I believe grief isn’t something to cure or a problem to solve, but a natural response to losing someone deeply loved.

There is no timetable here, no expectation to 'move on' or 'be strong' by a certain date. When you step into this space, I will meet you where you are and walk alongside you in your hurt, supporting your emotional clarity and physical well-being as you carry your loss forward and integrate it into your ongoing life.

You're encouraged to honor your grief, remember your loved one in ways that feel meaningful, and gradually restore balance and connection to your life. 
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