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Their Energy Still Matters
Explore a powerful reflection on grief, energy, and ongoing connection six years after stillbirth. Learn how sponsoring a kilometre of the Scooting for Hope Guinness World Record attempt helps fund the Pregnancy After Loss Service at the Royal Women’s Hospital. Get updates on the new Pregnancy After Loss Parent Guide, discover why Andor is a must-watch for Star Wars fans and newcomers alike, and revisit The Resilience Project app to boost your daily gratitude, empathy, and mindfulness. A grounded, emotional read for those navigating baby loss, parenting after grief, or just trying to move forward with purpose.
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Grief is Bad for Business
This week at Room Eleven: we’re hiring for an event fundraising role to help with our world record scooter challenge. Plus, I’m considering opening up Scooting for Hope to schools and families — what do you think? I’m also sharing thoughts on Morning Star, the latest Mission: Impossible movie, and a quote about backing yourself no matter what. Dive in and join the conversation.
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ONE YEAR ON: Milestones & Memories
In this week's Room Eleven newsletter, we reflect on a significant milestone: our second daughter’s first birthday. A year filled with challenges, growth, and unexpected joy. Along with personal reflections, we share updates on the new Grief, Growth & Resilience podcast and the tools we're testing, like Notion, to stay organised and streamline our workflow.
Also featured is the Sharing the Silence mentorship program, a dedicated space for bereaved parents to find their voice and honour their child through writing. Whether you're seeking to share your story or learn more about Room Eleven’s mission, this week’s newsletter is a testament to how we continue growing and moving forward together, despite the complexities of grief.
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Unspoken Pain Turns Into Quiet Distance
This week’s Room Eleven newsletter explores the emotional cost of unspoken pain and how silence creates distance in our closest relationships. Through reflections on grief, vulnerability, and connection, it offers science-backed insights, tools for emotional reconnection, and a powerful call to action. You'll also find updates on the Scooting for Hope fundraiser for the Pregnancy After Loss Clinic, partnership opportunities for brands with heart, and personal recommendations including the heartfelt film About Time, the epic sci-fi novel Golden Son, and a magical live performance of The Lord of the Rings: The Musical. A must-read for anyone navigating grief, seeking personal growth, or looking to build deeper, more resilient connections in everyday life.
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What ANZAC Day Reminds Us About Grief, Growth, and Connection
This week, we explore Room Eleven’s growth, announce our new podcast with LN Consulting, review Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing, test the RØDE Wireless Microphones, and reflect on shared grief through the lens of baby loss and ANZAC Day. Insights on resilience, tech, and connection.
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Grief and Growth at Easter: Resilience, Reflection, and the Road Ahead
In this week’s Room Eleven newsletter, we reflect on Easter as a painful milestone for the grieving, share updates from the track as we prepare for the 24-hour scooter challenge, and explore the tension between scaling impact and keeping things grounded. Plus, thoughts on Red Rising, the new Captain America film, and a reminder to be gentle with yourself this season. A newsletter about grief, growth, and moving forward—one small step at a time.
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This Week at Room Eleven: Livestream Partnerships, Lessons from BlackBerry, and Testing Spatial.io
In this week’s Room Eleven newsletter, we share exciting progress as we team up with a livestream production company to bring our upcoming event to life—with camera cars, multi-angle coverage, and live community commentary. We also explore sponsorship and brand partnership opportunities for businesses who want to support grief awareness while reaching a values-aligned audience.
Plus, we dive into a film review of BlackBerry—a cautionary tale about innovation, complacency, and the power of staying ready to evolve. The takeaway? Growth only happens when you stay curious and keep moving forward.
We're also testing out Spatial.io, a cutting-edge virtual platform that could transform how Room Eleven hosts grief circles, workshops, and virtual meetups—making connection more accessible than ever.
✨ Topics covered this week:
How to get involved in our livestream grief awareness event
What businesses can gain from sponsoring or partnering with Room Eleven
Key lessons on innovation from the rise and fall of BlackBerry
Exploring virtual grief support and creative connection using Spatial.io
A weekly reflection to inspire your own growth journey
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This week’s Room Eleven newsletter dives deep into the ripple effect of grief, radicalisation, and adolescence, exploring the powerful ways our actions—both online and offline—shape the lives of vulnerable young people. Through reflections on the TV show Adolescence, we unpack the impact of unaddressed grief and radicalisation, particularly how the digital world plays a crucial role in shaping a young person’s worldview. The newsletter also ties these reflections to growth, resilience, and the importance of staying connected and present in the lives of those who need guidance the most.
Additionally, I share updates on my Guinness World Record challenge, preparing for a 270 km push scooter ride to raise funds for the Pregnancy After Loss Clinic, alongside personal insights on grief and the role of community in healing and transformation.
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Room Eleven’s weekly update explores the importance of emotional resilience, the exciting Calder Park Raceway venue announcement, the launch of the Grief, Growth & Resilience workshop series, and an update on fundraising efforts for the Pregnancy After Loss Clinic.
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In this week’s Room Eleven newsletter, we explore the power of Say Their Name Day and why speaking about grief matters. Plus, exciting sponsorship news from Globber Scooters, a potential venue for the Guinness World Record attempt, and key insights from Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell. We also dive into the idea that growth can feel like loss and share thoughts on Disney’s Moana 2. Read on for reflections, updates, and a challenge to help you focus on what truly matters.
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This week's Room Eleven newsletter explores the theme of "When Progress Doesn’t Feel Like Progress," highlighting the importance of persistence in the face of setbacks and how every failure can be a stepping stone toward success. It features personal reflections on overcoming challenges, including a look at Room Eleven’s upcoming free talks on grief, growth, and resilience. The newsletter also delves into the app Hoopla, a digital library service perfect for comic book lovers, and provides insights into what the writer is currently reading—Daredevil: Born Again by Frank Miller—and watching—Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. Plus, a lighthearted nod to the Marvel-heavy content of the week. Read on for inspiration, free talks, and a reminder that progress isn’t always linear.
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Navigating Grief, Resilience, and Unexpected Challenges – This week’s newsletter explores the balance between hope and preparation, from a cyclone-disrupted family trip to the emotional complexities of pregnancy after loss. I review A Real Pain, a powerful film on grief and identity, and reflect on the stories of loss shared in the Parent Advisory Council. With insights on resilience, the unpredictability of life, and a thought-provoking quote on closure, this edition offers a deep dive into the realities of moving forward after loss. Share this with someone who needs it.
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This week’s newsletter explores the challenges of living in the in-between—where belief meets uncertainty—and how resilience is built in that space. We’ve been focused on momentum, reaching out for partnerships, and laying the groundwork for what’s next. There's also a reflection on emotions and choice, a look at a long-lost family manuscript about resilience and love during wartime, and thoughts on the Apple Cider Vinegar series. With a short break ahead, it’s a reminder that growth happens even in the waiting.
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This week at Room Eleven, we dive into anticipatory grief—the quiet sorrow of knowing our loved ones are aging and how to turn that into gratitude. We also explore the idea that pressure is a privilege, give a shoutout to Modern Family as the perfect feel-good watch, and share updates on our Guinness World Record fundraiser for the Pregnancy After Loss Clinic. Plus, we’re in full outreach mode, seeking brands and organisations to partner with. The fundraising website is coming soon, so stay tuned! Know someone who might want to get involved? Let us know!
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This week, I’m reflecting on vulnerability—how sharing my story has shaped connections and how stepping into this $100K fundraising challenge is pushing me to be more open than ever. There are big updates on potential partnerships, website changes, and transitioning into this work full-time. Plus, I’m diving into some essential reading on pregnancy after loss, watching a great documentary on one of the most beloved trilogies of all time, and putting in the work behind the scenes to bring this campaign to life. Lots happening—let’s get into it.
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Pregnancy after loss is a journey of grief, hope, and resilience. This week, read all about my Guinness World Record kick scooter challenge, I’m raising $100,000 for pregnancy after loss care at the Royal Women’s Hospital. Join me in honouring Billie and supporting families on this path. Spread the word, donate, or follow the journey to make a difference.