Sarah Copland

Five Years Five years ago, my son died. Some months after Isaac’s death in the Beirut Blast, I put pen to paper for the first time to try and understand my grief. My first words were “Five months ago, my son …

Five years ago, my son Isaac died in the #Beirutblast

For the past 5yrs, for 1,826 nights, I have been learning how to cope with the grief, while also learning how to live again.

I miss Isaac desperately.

I wrote some words about what it is like 5 years on.

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Where are you usually now Lina? I miss seeing so many people I used to interact with on Twitter. I always forget Bluesky exists too!

It's not political to think people shouldn't be starved to death.

Forever grateful to my Isaac for making me a mother, the greatest honour and joy of my life. Miss you xxx #mothersday

Pope Francis has just died and much of the world, Catholic and non-Catholic, will be mourning his loss. He was a powerful voice for peace and refugees. His constant advocacy for Palestine was with him to his death, grounded in principle and faith 🕊️🙏

First homebuyers made their property dream come true on an island The dream of owning property feels out of reach for millions of young Australians. But against the odds, there are young homebuyers achieving it.

This article is COMPLETE shite.

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02...

Today Ethan had a playdate with a daycare friend. I didn't realise until today his family is Lebanese. After some chit chat about Beirut, his Mum suddenly said "You're Isaac's Mum...we all know of Isaac". It's so surreal, yet comforting that people I haven't met know Isaac& remember his name.

Fascinating essay 👇

Wow. Caroline Kennedy breaks her silence on RFK Jr in a message to Senators: “We grew up together. It’s no surprise that he keeps birds of prey as pets because Bobby himself is a predator. He enjoyed showing off by putting baby chickens & mice in a blender to feed to his hawks.”

Oh damn, Pat Rafter was always one of my favourites.

'Larrikinism' is an Aussie 'value' that only has space for white males (like most Aussie values) and is often at the expense of women and minorities.

Watch out ladies, the DEI culture war is heading for our shores

Helpful!

Yes the next 4 years will be as bad as you expect. Probably worse.

“When a ceasefire is announced, I will just run. No one ask me where. I myself don’t even know. I will just run, and run.

…the important thing is to arrive at a quiet place: a place that allows me to weep for a long time.”

Two years and three months Another Israeli airstrike has hit central Beirut. My social media feeds are filled with images of fiery explosions, collapsed buildings, a crater in the ground and frantic rescue workers. At least …

Earlier this week, my 3rd son, Levi, was 2years & 3months old, the same age Isaac was when he died.

From now on, my firstborn child is my youngest.

Each new milestone brings new #Grief . This year has brought new triggers. Here's some stuff I wrote about it.
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Over the past month I've seen fliers around Brunswick &posts in the local Facebook group appealing for info about Isla Bell's whereabouts. To read today that this beautiful girl was murdered is absolutely devestating.

She is the 85th woman killed this year. Violence against women is an epidemic.

'It felt like a death sentence,' Gisèle Pelicot tells mass rape trial in closing statement Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband Dominique Pelicot is on trial with 50 other men - the BBC's Laura Gozzi is reporting live from the court in Avignon.

The courage and dignity of Gisèle Pelicot is astounding. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c4...

You too Kate! How are you?

Police lay further charges against Alan Jones Police have laid more charges against high-profile former broadcaster Alan Jones, alleging a ninth abuse victim.

Police have laid more charges against high-profile broadcaster Alan Jones, alleging a ninth abuse victim. www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/state/n...

Thinking of survivors today, and all those who tried to come forward and weren't heard, or were deliberately silenced.♥️

Alan Jones arrested over sex assault allegations Former broadcaster Alan Jones has been arrested over indecent assault allegations.

Former broadcaster Alan Jones has been arrested over indecent assault allegations. www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/state/n...

I did a #Lebanon #Starterpack y’all

go.bsky.app/Rh15fzv

Thank you 🙂

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Just joined Bluesky from Twitter/X. I post about politics, women's rights, parenting, grief and seeking justice for my son Isaac, who was killed in the Beirut Blast while I was working for the United Nations in Lebanon. #freepalestine