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Tag Archives: death of a child
Dear Son
Dear Son, I haven’t written much lately because, as usual I don’t know what else to say. I despise the world for going on without you. I am infuriated by the fact that people think that by saying your name … Continue reading
Setting the caged bird free
I am reading a book called “Codependent No More” by Melody Beattie. The book was published in 1986. I wish I had heard about it then and moreover wish I had read it. I don’t know if I could have … Continue reading
If only in my dreams
I don’t have to go very far in a day to run into something that triggers sadness or pain, regret or longing. While my daughter was home for a visit we have watched some movies. It seems that there is … Continue reading
Posted in anger, Coping with the Death of a Child, Death, Friends
Tagged coping, coping with death, coping with grief, death, death of a child, friends, loss, love, Relationships
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In the moment
We have a new puppy. In August of 2010 we got a puppy. My son had convinced me that we needed a mini Australian Shepherd. One of his friends had a mini and apparently it so impressed my son he … Continue reading
Posted in Death, Dogs, Pets
Tagged coping with death, death of a child, Grief Loss and Bereavement, Happiness, joy, mountains
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Eleven Weeks
In eleven weeks we will experience the 2nd anniversary of our son’s death. That means we have been walking this path for ninety-three weeks. This week others started this journey. They are in shock. Right now they are gathering their … Continue reading
Posted in Coping with the Death of a Child, Death, Faith, Family, Friends
Tagged coping, coping with death, death of a child, God, Grief Loss and Bereavement
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Softer Days
I am in search of a soft day where I land easy where the morning is warm that my heart fills with light where promise comes in a whisper of hope I wake to the day and look … Continue reading
Inventory
I am beginning to recognize myself for who I am in this ” now”. I feel better when I paint or work in clay or knit. I feel like myself. I feel like myself when I read. I feel like … Continue reading
Posted in Coping with the Death of a Child, Death, Family, Friends
Tagged coping with death, death of a child, Grief Loss and Bereavement, hope, love, Relationships
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Why?
The word “why” is going to ripple through the air and through thoughts for quite a while before it settles down again like a dry leaf. It will be kicked up again soon enough by events small and large. “Why” … Continue reading
Posted in Coping with the Death of a Child, Death, Faith, Family, Friends
Tagged death, death of a child, family, grief, Grief Loss and Bereavement, Mental health
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For the Better
I’ve been to New York City with my daughter. I have thought so often about writing all week, but I decided to abstain for a while just to see how it felt. I went to New York City to see … Continue reading
Time Well Spent
Time well spent. I’ve been thinking about that phrase. I thought about it while driving for the past two days as we returned home from our vacation in Maine. It was the first trip I have taken in well over … Continue reading