Remembering Xantha Maree

Hi, my name is Melanie Kilo, and I'm fundraising in memory of my daughter, Xantha Maree for her 18th birthday.

Xantha was born on the 15th February 2007, and flown to Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne when she was 12 hours old due to the paediatrician at her birth identifying the high likelihood of her having a rare skin disorder called Epidemolysis Bullosa, also known as butterfly skin (more on this later). This was later confirmed, along with the information that the type she had was fatal in infancy, with 95% of babies never seeing their first birthday.

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Self-Love and Compassion in February

As February arrives, the air fills with love, romance, and grand gestures of affection. But beyond chocolates and roses, this month presents a unique opportunity to turn our attention inwards to the most important relationship we will ever have—the one with ourselves. In a world that constantly demands our attention and energy, prioritising self-love and compassion is not just a luxury; it is a necessity.

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What's Your Attachment?

How we as adults interact in our relationships and why we interact the way we do is a very complex topic. There are an enormous number of factors that influence us developmentally, both consciously and unconsciously. These include…

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Mel Kilo