Posts by Tarryn Sanford
Raising awareness at South West Police Conference
Today, at the invitation of District Superintendent Geoff Stewart, I had the absolute honour of being a guest speaker at the South West OIC Police Conference in Bunbury. It’s been an emotional day, to say the least. Today I shared Jack’s story and our horrific journey of Road Trauma. Walking into the room and seeing…
Read MoreWelcome, Christine
Yesterday was a day of overwhelming kindness in so many ways. I had the absolute pleasure of spending some time with the beautiful Christine Keep from Inner Wisdom Counselling & Support. We’d like to welcome Christine to our Heart Hub family. Christine is going to bring a beautiful holistic, mindful and gentle element to our…
Read MoreThe heaviness in my heart
The heaviness in my heart today is immeasurable. The anxiety leading up to this day has been overwhelming and it doesn’t matter how many years have passed, it’s the same every year. Today my beautiful Jack would be 23. There isn’t a day that goes by when I don’t think of what he’d be doing…
Read MoreThank you for your service
Yesterday, we were absolutely humbled and honoured to have met District Superintendent Geoff Stewart. District Superintendent Geoff Stewart was away from the district for our Official Introduction and asked if he could meet with us when he returned. In his absence Acting Superintendent Scott Morrissey attended and it was an absolute pleasure to have met…
Read MoreThank you for your support
I feel so honoured Road Safety Commissioner Adrian Warner and Senior Sergeant Heath Soutar were our guest speakers at our Official Introduction on Saturday along with our guest Terry Townsend. These 3 men have played different roles in my life and I am extremely grateful for them all. Heath came into my life a couple…
Read MoreHeart Hub South West launch
The official introduction of Heart Hub South West is a day I will never forget. I cannot describe the overwhelming feeling of love and support I felt throughout the room. It was raw, emotional and confronting but this is the reality of Road Trauma and the reality of what I continue to live with every,…
Read MoreRSVP for Heart Hub launch
On the 4th September, we’re having our first event to officially introduce Heart Hub South West to our local and South West businesses and communities. I’m so honoured Road Safety Commissioner, Adrian Warner and Senior Sergeant Heath Soutar will be our guest speakers on the day and I’m so grateful Laurissa Knowles has offered her…
Read MoreFriday was one of those days
There are so many moments when I find myself struggling to breathe, Friday was one of those days. In February I finally mustered up the courage to get a space made for Jack’s ashes. Friday, I picked it up. There was a heaviness I felt in my heart on the drive there. So many emotions…
Read MoreIt’s official!
I’ve been wanting to share so much with you all about the progress of my Heart Hub and now I can finally share a little bit more of what’s been going on behind closed doors. Heart Hub South West Inc. is now an officially incorporated association. We have a constitution; an ABN and we have…
Read MoreToday I’m not ok and that’s ok
I’m tired……..I’m overwhelmed………I’m angry and I’m just so sad. My heart hurts………….I want my Jacky Boy back and I can’t have him back. This is my grief, and it sucks. This is what it looks and feels like when someone has destroyed your whole world!!!! No one knows the struggles we face behind closed doors…
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