Following a series of traumas, Debra's first lesson and the one that sparked her recovery, was to find a way to appreciate even the smallest thing again. Not an easy task for anyone when life has knocked you around.

Grief is grief, no matter what the situation. There are no comparisons. But we must get up and re-build for ourselves and our loved ones. To build a life in which we can thrive.

A Cup of Black Coffee was created for this purpose. It's stories, lessons, and ideas are written with compassion and empathy for all of you who are

wondering how in the world to do this. To share this lesson and others with those who need it most.

Debra is not a therapist, or a psychologist; her degree comes from experience. Her background in design has allowed her to draw on her creativity to share this journey.

She believes we are stronger and more equipped than we realise. Often it's about bringing those strengths to the forefront of your mind.

Learning to savour something again is your first step. By taking this first move, you too can slowly begin to reset, experience joy, and learn to

embrace life again.

If this sounds good to you, grab a cup of coffee, curl up and let's do this... together.