I'm the me I'm supposed to be - at this moment. And, guess what? I don't want to be the person I once was. So, stop trying to fix me! I can no longer be that person. She was only ...
Writing doesn't come easy for me. I wish it did. I am envious of those people that can write down their thoughts in a flowing, coherent and reflective way without second-guessing or heavily editing. Maybe someday I’ll get there. When ...
I brought a plant. Well, I actually brought a hanging outdoor plant. While this act may not be worth celebrating to you, it was a big deal to me. You see, for the past 6 years I have not purchased ...
Walk or run at your own pace. Run outside, use a treadmill, walk the dog, get a group together – it’s your place and pace.The purpose of the virtual 5K (3.1 miles) is to get everyone active while bringing attention ...
Yes. A death cafe. Seriously! After losing my husband, father and brothers, I have become a death guru. So why a death cafe? The answer is simple. It is because I am a grief maestro that I am perfectly aligned ...
Some people in religious traditions use the time between Ash Wednesday February 17 and Easter Sunday April 3rd to celebrate Lent. Lent is a special time of reflection and faith and is often practiced by “giving up something”. Its most ...
JOY – yes, it is out there waiting for you!! After loss we assume it's all doom & gloom from here on out. A future that includes a joyful moment, a smile and perhaps even happiness seems impossible to imagine. ...
I did 6 months of EMDR. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an intense psychotherapy used for people with severe trauma and PTSD. I started about a month after Luke died, and I continued until I felt I could ...
Remembering the first year after Todd died revives all of its raw, nearly physical pain. That year was a waking nightmare. Sometimes, another widow’s post or comment reminds me of the early weeks and months, and I hurt for her ...