With the realization that life continues, always forward-moving, comes many complex emotions. It’s not that I’m stuck in my grief, but there is part of me that wants to cling to the past. I… { read more }
I promise I’m not all grief, all the time. I actually smile and laugh a lot! That doesn’t mean I’m not grieving, but I experience joy in the midst of it all. In fact,… { read more }
Hurricane Matthew is wreaking havoc off the coast of Florida as I write this. It provides an interesting parallel because at the same exact time Hurricane Grief has ripped through our family this week.… { read more }
I’m learning a lot about how (my) kids grieve and how very different and similar that can be compared to how I grieve as an adult. Truth is, their loss feels every bit as… { read more }
Have you ever wondered why I would start a website to share my insights and publicly reveal our grief journey? Have you thought maybe I’ve lost my mind? I know I have. Now that… { read more }
Is there anything more awkward than grief? I doubt it. It was uncomfortable for me, and for the people trying to offer their love and support. I’ve heard all sorts of well-intentioned messages since… { read more }
I wasn’t planning on posting today, but then this Facebook memory popped up. Oh. My. Goodness! Would you just look at that little Lolo? If you’re having a bad day today, I hope this… { read more }
The other day I was looking for something in my closet when I caught a glimpse of one of my husband’s hats. All of a sudden, out of nowhere, I was overcome with grief.… { read more }
Remember when you were a kid and your biggest worries involved who you were going to play with at recess or what presents you might get for your birthday? It’s likely we had no idea… { read more }
A few weeks ago my baby girl turned eleven. Double ones. She’s an official pre-teen and all that fun stuff. I can’t believe how quickly a decade plus one has passed. Whoever said, “The days… { read more }