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In memory of Asha Christine

By Joanne Ravensdale

Help me support grieving families when they need it most.

I have created this tribute page in honour of someone very special to me, Asha Christine.

I understand the vital work that Red Nose do to support grieving families across Australia and I’m showing my support by raising much-needed funds to keep their 24/7 Support Services free and available for anyone in need.

Every dollar you donate today helps make sure heartbroken families have access to the information and networks they need to move forward and rebuild their lives. 

With your help, Red Nose provide timely access to information resources, an understanding voice on the end of the phone, and an ongoing connection with other families through support groups and remembrance activities.

Please give generously today and help me raise much-needed funds to ensure every bereaved family has free access to the support they need, for as long as they need it.

Thank you so much.

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Walk to Remember

Monday 15th Sep
As you all know I lost my Asha so suddenly that nothing could prepare me for the days to follow, all my hopes and dreams shattered with the simple words "we cannot find a heartbeat".  This was not only my hopes and dreams but for my girls too.  How does one grieve when I have to help them grieve also.  The answer......I do it one day at a time, one hour at a time.
Some days are good, some days are really difficult.  Yesterday was one of those difficult days.

A beautiful friend of my was having her baby shower.  Against the advice of a few friends I went and showed up because all life needs to be celebrated and this is about her and not me.  Well, needless to say, it wasn't long before I was emotional and decided to make a discreet exit.  BUT, I was proud of myself as I had shown up and I had ticked off a first.  There is going to be more baby showers in my future.  I was able to hold space for myself and for my memories of Asha yesterday thanks to the ongoing support of friends close to me, having dinner with me and being by my side.

This brings me to the Walk to Remember that is coming up in October.  My cap and t-shirt have arrived which are so beautifully made with my Asha's name printed forever on the tshirt.  I am so looking forward to this walk, having a space where I can freely talk about my baby as in everyday conversation, it is not something that is often appropriate or accepted.  It makes people uncomfortable and I spend more time comforting them.  When it comes to grief, don't ask someone how they are doing, just acknowledge that they have shown up and are standing up, ask them is there anything you can do for them to lighten their load, do not ask them are you ok, most of the time they are not ok but are too humble to say so.

Wow, that took a different path! must have needed to come out.
If you would like to join me on my Walk to Remember Saturday 11th Oct to walk for Asha and her memory then reach out.  I would be honoured to have you with me.  🤍💛🩷💜💙💚🖤

Thank you to my Sponsors

$50

Donna Mccoull

$48.71

Joanne R

$48.71

Don Sproule

$43.60

Stuart A

$22.58

Lisa

Never alone 💛

$20

Sarah Green