For someone that writes about the grief spiral as much as I do, you'd think I'd be quick to recognize that shadowy arm as it wraps around me and sweeps me along to feel and heal the old traumas from a new perspective. You'd think that, and you'd be wrong. I'm blindsided just … [Read more...] about Grief Muscle Memory Runs Deep
Life After Loss
Steep Ascents Require More Switchbacks
Happy 2022! I'm a bit late, but this is my first post of the year. When we left off in 2021, I told you about Project Dandelion, which I'm happy to report is alive and well. But those fluffy white seeds rarely fly in a straight line, and this dandelion is no exception. I … [Read more...] about Steep Ascents Require More Switchbacks
One More Day
Holy Hannah. It's been a hot minute. How ya doin? Today I am officially one day older than D was when he died. I know it's a strange thing to find hovering around in my awareness this far into my AfterLoss journey, but here it is, just hanging out. A few years ago, … [Read more...] about One More Day
Birthday Lessons
A Keeping It Real Post Welcome to my annual birthday post. This one marks my fourth without D, and the knowledge that I'm now the same age he was when he died carries heavy significance. I live for myself, not his memory, but that doesn't stop me from sometimes hearing … [Read more...] about Birthday Lessons
Book Review: A Widow’s Survival Guide: Living With Children After the Death of Your Spouse
Book Review It's been a while since I've done a book review, so I was excited to get a sneak peek at Charity Pimental-Hymas' new offering, The Widow's Survival Guide: Living With Children After the Death of Your Spouse. Available for pre-order on Amazon and targeted for … [Read more...] about Book Review: A Widow’s Survival Guide: Living With Children After the Death of Your Spouse
A Grieving Nation: Top 3 Tips for Surviving Your Post-Election Grief
A Keeping It Real Post As I write this, We the People await with bated breath to learn who our next president will be. I'm not writing about politics today. I'm writing about the collective grief of our nation, our neighbors, and whole communities. As soon as the … [Read more...] about A Grieving Nation: Top 3 Tips for Surviving Your Post-Election Grief