oThanksgiving! When one door close…… As that special day approaches, I am reminded of so many things to be thankful for, as I’m sure most of us are. But as a Widow some of those things come with memories we ...
To our non-widowed, coupled friends - please read: I hate that this is even a thing, but every so often, it needs to be said. Your husband goes hunting and is gone for a few days...that does not make you ...
My husband so loved music. I have his piano, now lying silent of his touch that brought gentle melodies of hope… scales up and down to help my daughter warm up before he played her music so her song could ...
As that special day approaches, I am reminded of so many things to be thankful for, as I am sure most of us are. As a Widow some of those things come with memories we would prefer to leave be, ...
Four years in to this grief journey which began mid October, 2021. The journey I was shocked to be walking at 36. The journey that try as I may, I will always be stuck on. Grief has got a ...
It's true that in life, oftentimes people don't really listen just to listen - they listen to reply. A person might be speaking something aloud and instead of absorbing what is being said, the "listener" is in their head, formulating ...
Grief is not just tears. It is not just pain or sorrow. It is not just devastation or hopelessness. Grief can be laughter. It can be joy and inspiration. It can be smiling with a glass half full. Grief is ...
There are times in life when everything feels parched and lifeless. As autumn’s vibrant leaves fall, the landscape returns to desolation—bare branches stretch against gray skies, and fields lie quiet after the harvest. The quiet unease mirrors our heart’s fears ...
I am writing this on one of the many days etched deeply into my heart, mind, and soul. If you are from the southeastern United States, you will remember this as the day Hurricane Helene slammed our forests, neighborhoods, and ...
In fall, nature transforms with vibrant beauty—leaves turn brilliant shades of red and gold, then gently fall, making way for new growth. The air grows crisp, and days shorten, signaling a season of change. Fall’s transformation can be a picture ...