“Let today mark a new beginning for you. Give yourself permission to say NO without feeling guilty, mean, or selfish. Anybody who gets upset and/or expects you to say YES all of the time clearly doesn’t have your interest at heart. Always remember: You have a right to say NO … [Read more...] about Holiday Permission Slip
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How to Help In Crisis (Please, God, Not Another Casserole)
A Friends and Family Post I'm often asked for practical suggestions on how people can best help someone they love who is losing, or has lost, their loved one. Any desire to help is appreciated, but some things are better than others. Here's what I've learned, both from my … [Read more...] about How to Help In Crisis (Please, God, Not Another Casserole)
The Non-Timeline Grief Timeline (or What Do You Mean the 2nd Year is Worse?)
Disclaimer: I'm not a counselor. Not even close. I'm a warrior widow and survivor of the worst grief can throw at you. These are just my observations. If you're in crisis please seek professional help. A Grief Recovery Post “They say time heals all wounds, but that … [Read more...] about The Non-Timeline Grief Timeline (or What Do You Mean the 2nd Year is Worse?)
My Father’s Wake – A Review
But we mortals remain, struggling within ourselves, generation to generation, to answer the same questions; how to live, how to love, and how to die. The wound we bear in grief is the same wound we bear in being human. Kevin Toolis Why A Book Review? I was … [Read more...] about My Father’s Wake – A Review
Adventure Part 16 – Vienna, Austria
Believe in your heart that you're meant to live a life full of passion, purpose, magic and miracles. Roy T. Bennett Do you remember when I posted this photo promising I'd find my fairytale Christmas? Well, it looks like Debenhams was right, starting with my choice … [Read more...] about Adventure Part 16 – Vienna, Austria