10 Months Without You

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(This is what I posted on my social profiles on the 10 month-iversary of Soraya’s death).

It’s exactly a year since I took this photo of you on the last night of our girl trip to Malaysia. You weren’t happy that I took it without warning, but I loved it. Little did I know it would become the photo I will forever associate with your death and funeral. I wish we had stayed in Malaysia eating roti canai every morning, enjoying resorts and going shopping.

Dinner with Soraya in Port Dickson, Malaysia
Dinner with Soraya in Port Dickson, Malaysia

The other photo is the last day of primary school last year. We had just flown back from Malaysia for Isaac’s last day. Yet, somehow the last day photo has you and Jeremy and not Isaac. I can’t say I’m surprised. He is not a morning person 😂

Last day of school 2024
Last day of primary school 2024

I wish Jeremy and I could remember what you were both pretending to see. I feel like it captures your goofy side well.

Today is 10 bloody long months without you…. 😭

You’re always in our thoughts. Mummies aren’t supposed to celebrate Christmas without their baby girls.

Sharon Gourlay and Soraya

By Sharon

Sharon is a former travel blogger based in Melbourne. She is the proud mum of three kids, including her amazing daughter, Soraya, who didn't live to see her 15th birthday.

2 comments

  1. Hello Sharon, I just opened the email you sent and was shocked to know about your daughter.I am so sorry for your loss. reading your post breaks my heart. I can’t imagine the pain your feeling. I’ll keep you and your family in my prayers.😭

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