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A newsletter for those finding their way when life hasn’t gone to plan. Integrating psychology with lived experience. Discovering hope and joy following reproductive loss, grief and trauma. Uncovering the beauty of parenting an only child by chance.

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About Dr Michelle Tolfrey

Consultant Clinical Psychologist. Writer. Speaker. Human. I write about finding joy in the life we have when the plan doesn't go to plan.

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