How good is it to finally see the sun?! After what felt like a never-ending stretch of rain and gloomy skies, I was beginning to forget what natural light looked like. Just when I thought my washing might never dry again, the sunshine decided to make a grand return—right as I boarded a plane to New Zealand, of course. Timing, right?
This trip isn’t for a holiday, though. Two of my beloved family members have been diagnosed with aggressive cancers, and both have been told their conditions are inoperable. Their treatment—radiation and chemotherapy—is purely palliative, focused on quality of life rather than a cure. It’s heartbreaking, and to be honest, it’s a lot to process.
In the meantime, our brilliant journalist Hannah will be taking the reins on this editor’s note. She recently marked her first anniversary with us, and I’m so proud to share that she’s been nominated for the JSP Women’s Awards in the Rising Star category.
Next week, we’re celebrating all the phenomenal women nominated for this year’s JSP Women’s Awards. What started as a simple blog by Fallon Drewett has grown into a powerhouse of female empowerment, storytelling, and connection. It’s a space where women lift each other up, swap stories, and remind the world that we are strong, capable, and—most importantly—never alone in the challenges we face. If you need a dose of inspiration (or just a reminder that you are an absolute queen), this special feature is one not to miss.
Speaking of inspiration—flipping to pages 26-27 and seeing all those sweet, squishy newborns gave me a moment of nostalgia. That is, until I remembered my ‘baby’ is now a fearless, furniture-climbing, boundary-pushing little tornado who is just over a month away from turning two. How did that happen?! One minute, you're rocking them to sleep, and the next, you're negotiating with a tiny human about why Marmite doesn't belong on the cat.
Enjoy this week’s edition, and I’ll be back with you in a couple of weeks!
Amanda
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