It’s been two weeks since Maxine died. My devastation is beyond anything I’ve felt before. It has shaken me to my absolute core. I seem to be spending too much time in bed – feeling scared, more than anything else.

Maxine was a light that shone so brightly. She lit up the room when she walked into it. She was kind, caring, sweet-natured, funny, and genuine. She was just the most beautiful soul to walk this earth . . .