JOANNA CAREW

2023 brought loss. Loss of my marriage, estrangement from my mother, loss of my home, and of my confidence.

2024 I refocussed, grieved, healed and built a whole new life.

But what of 2025 … ? Never before have I felt so grounded. Happy, at peace, and in awe of the world around me. So, for me, 2025 is a year of love …

Love for my family

I start this new year reunited with my son. Touring Malaysia together we’re having a blast, catching up after several months apart, and I’m loving hearing all about his travels.

My siblings and brother and sister in law are all so special to me too. Living just down the road from one another we’re spending more time together as adults than ever before, and we get closer and closer.

Love for my friends

Old and new. Moving to Norfolk was a pretty dramatic way to create space from my ex, but it has been wonderful.

Living between north and south I have kept my existing friendships but have also had the opportunity to meet new people and form new friendships. I now have besties north and south and feel truly blessed.

Love for my house

I had a visceral reaction viewing my house for the first time, bursting into tears as I drove away, I just had to buy it.

Now, 6 months on I have drawn up plans for a mini grand-design and 2025 is the year for starting this project – architect, planning permission, raising funds, and cracking on. It’s going to be epic!

Love for Carew Dental

Back in 2023 I thought there was no way I could continue to work with my ex, with all trust having been destroyed. But instead of growing bitter and adversarial we remoulded our relationship, becoming business partners. So, we remain steadfast in our love for the company and throughout 2025 I am determined to nail our growth goals, and keep striving to deliver exceptional dentistry in our unique CD style.

Love for myself

I had to embrace self-compassion, forgive myself for my mistakes, and stop dwelling on the past. This released me into a whole new world of love, and created a child-like awe for life. Invigorated and happy I will continue this self love in 2025, embracing wellness and continous growth.

Love for travel

I didn’t create travel opportunities for myself in my younger years, but nowadays there’s no holding back! I love seeing new places, tasting the food, exploring the culture, history and landscapes, and 2025 is set for so much exploration!

After failing to take proper holidays because of work commitments I have reprioritised and even blocked out 5 weeks this summer for an awesome road trip around the USA!

Love … ?

Yup, I am ready to think about falling in love again. Heart healed, I feel good to go. Of course this can’t follow my typical “grab it with both hands and make it happen” approach. But travelling the world, meeting new people, and being open to romance definitely improves my chances of meeting someone special.

Love for you

Extending all of this love and happiness out to you too. I hope whatever your goals for 2025 that you smash them, and they bring you joy and fulfilment.

We just get the one life, let’s all lift each other up and shine bright.

Wishing you a happy, happy New Year!