top of page
Quiet Thoughts and Bright Beads
Welcome to Insights


A Gift for the First Christmas Without Them: Gentle Ideas for Someone Who's Grieving
By Suzannah Husey, philosophy teacher, coach and creator of Life Beading The short answer: the best gift for someone facing their first Christmas after a loss is one that acknowledges their grief without asking anything of them. That might be something comforting, some practical help, or a gentle way to remember the person who has died. Above all, it tells them you haven't forgotten, at a time when the rest of the world seems to be celebrating. Not forgotten - In Loving Memor

Suzannah
7 days ago6 min read


Thoughtful Gifts for a Friend Going Through a Hard Time (and What to Write)
By Suzannah Husey, philosophy teacher, coach and creator of Life Beading® When someone you care about is going through a hard time, it can be difficult to know what to send. Flowers? Something comforting to eat? A small parcel with a handwritten note? You want them to know you're thinking of them. But you also want to get it right. Something too cheerful might feel out of place. Something full of advice might be the last thing they need. A thoughtful gift starts with a little

Suzannah
Oct 157 min read
bottom of page