By Stacey Heale, whose partner Greg was diagnosed with stage IV bowel cancer in 2016. His treatment has been indefinitely suspended due to COVID-19.
Food is the great connector. In difficult times, the bringing of groceries and homemade dishes acknowledge our most basic need and can speak a thousand words.
People become inventive. Many trawl their skill sets to offer ways to raise money or offer support.
The smallest things matter the most. The warmth of the sun on your face, the first taste of morning coffee, a text just to say hello becomes the biggest gesture that in years to come, you won’t forget.
Trauma will clear the decks of unnecessary worries and show you what’s important. For me, it is always people, people, people.
Things will change, then will change again and again. This pain and grief will morph and alter and probably never go. Breathe into that change because there are good things on the other side.
About Stacey Heale
In 2016, Stacey’s husband Greg was diagnosed with incurable cancer. His treatment has been indefinitely suspended due to COVID-19.
Stacey has given a TED talk on the connecting power of social media during trauma and hosts the Silver Boots Supper Club, an interactive event where diners discuss with strangers all the things they would do if they weren’t afraid.
