It was not something I had thought about. It’s not something I had ever envisioned doing. It’s not something I had looked forward to. But I did it. The day came and not only got through it, but it also went well. I’m talking about the memorial service […]
There are times when you are faced with situations that are completely unbearable. And, no matter how many times you note that “this too shall pass,” you can’t self-soothe. We often, as a society, advise new moms to let a crying baby cry it out and “self-soothe.” That […]
This year has not been easy, and it’s only February. Some people say it can only get better from here. Statistically speaking, I’m not convinced of that. Nonetheless, I keep going allowing myself to vent here and there along the way. Today, I just had to stop and […]
Apparently, we shouldn’t be afraid to suffer. Suffering is just one state of being. And, we all go through it in different phases and parts of our lives. If we can get through suffering. Embrace its emotional turbulence and ride along with it, the pain will lessen. That’s […]
The past month has been leading up to this week and one day in particular. The memorial services are this week. So much preparation goes into putting on a celebration of life that you become numb to a lot of things throughout the days. And, most people won’t […]
We’ve all seen the Hallmark cards, the roses lined up in stores, and the overcrowded restaurants. Valentine’s day is a commercialized (some would say) day to celebrate love. I, personally, have never really felt a grand need to go to a fancy restaurant for Valentine’s day. At times, […]
There are many ghosts in my life. Not the television or movie ghosts. Sadly, many dear ones have passed. And, there are also regrets. Even though we tell ourselves we don’t want to live with regrets. We all have them. The worst part of realizing that there are […]
Palms rise to the universe as we moonshine and mollyFeel the warmth, we’ll never die, we’re like diamonds in the skyYou’re a shooting 6 see, a vision of ecstasy It’s been a long day here. Cleaning out storage space, filling up bins for pickup. Finding long-forgotten gems. Telling […]
Can I be obnoxious? Can I be snide? Can I be funny? Can I make jokes? Can I be ok? Can I heal and break? Can I move forward and stay in the present? Can I add snark to my cereal? Can I be more than sadness? Can […]
Let me cut to the chase. The year 2023 has sucked horribly thus far. And, we’re only in February. To lose a spouse mid-January and to then contend with the proverbial death by a 1,000 cuts has been frustrating, demoralizing, and depressing. Here’s a tip. If you are […]
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