The problem with "The Great Sadness" (TGS*) is that it unravels all the other sadnesses in your life. So when you cry it is not just about

Alone in a depressing, cramped space at a funeral home With nothing but her own deafening heartbeat in her ears In ominous silence...

Rus in vrede Zettie.

The Firefly

How to cope with baby loss during the festive season.

Your little feet will never be adored and kissed and lovingly stared at by your doting parents...

– MY EERTYDSE AFRIKAANSE ONNIE Mnr. Beukes, Ek’s so jammer! Ek’t nou eers gehoor jy’s dood! Ek tjank so ek kan nie kyk waar ek tik nie,...