17/06/2026
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I know this should probably be a World Cup post.
And trust me… it has been incredible. ❤️⚽
Messi. Kansas. The USA. Disneyland next. Celebrating Joseph’s 10th birthday and my 40th. Making memories we’ll never forget.
But if I’m being completely honest, I need to share something a little more real.
Before this trip, I was struggling. I almost cancelled it because mentally and emotionally I wasn’t sure I had anything left.
Running a business from the other side of the world, trying to be a great mum, daughter and partner, navigating the challenges of the NDIS sector, financial pressures, and recovering from a hysterectomy… it all became too much.
The first week was hard. Accommodation issues, ticket problems and constant changes felt overwhelming.
What I wasn’t prepared for was the emotional impact of my hysterectomy. We talk about physical recovery, but not enough about the anxiety, grief, loss of confidence and emotional exhaustion that can follow.
Then I looked at Joseph.
He didn’t care about the setbacks. He just wanted to enjoy every moment. Watching the world through his eyes reminded me what really matters.
Slowly, I’ve started finding myself again.
If you’re struggling, please know you’re not alone. Sometimes the strongest thing we can do is admit we’re not okay and keep taking one step at a time.
This trip has reminded me that joy can exist alongside hardship. ❤️