Tag: grief

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Getting a handle on guilt

August 4, 2018.Momentos.#grief

I must be feeling better I’m starting to reach out. I’m making phone calls and dates, setting goals and making plans. I’m looking to the future and I find that a bit surprising. I’ve had a few good days in a row – that’s not to say they have been days without tears, but crying […]

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The recipe for a lucky life

August 2, 2018.Writing From The Wound.#coming to terms

I think I was so busy living my life I never stopped long enough to appreciate it as much as I should have.  That’s not to say I wasn’t grateful because I was, I counted my blessings, I knew I was fortunate.  I just don’t think I appreciated the miracle of it enough.  I was […]

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Choosing to seize the day

July 31, 2018.Writing From The Wound.#coming to terms

There is a moment, first thing in the morning, where my only thought is that a new day has arrived. I float on sleep that is slowly retreating.  And then I remember the house is empty and I wonder if I could just stay in bed forever.  Heartache settles like a blanket around me.  A […]

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The mud

July 21, 2018.Writing From The Wound.#grief

Weeks have passed since my life defining moment, the birth of the widow.  Time and I are building a road to the future and it grows longer by the day.  This road is starting to feel firm beneath my feet – I find myself walking back and forth on it as I lay new stones, […]

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Sympathy Cards

July 19, 2018.Writing From The Wound.#grief

Canada Post has delivered more sympathy to my house recently than anything else, I got another card in the mail just yesterday – three and a half months after his passing. The card was lovely, the sentiment was sincere and the post mark was from half way around the world – the sorriness was probably […]

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Senor Cinco and I

June 14, 2018.Momentos.#courage

I took a step back into my old life last week – I did my Thursday afternoon volunteer shift at the aquarium. It felt strange and good. I love the aquarium, I find the dim galleries relaxing and the exhibits mesmerizing. Things are both familiar and new every time I visit. I haven’t done a […]

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