Posts Tagged "despair"

A Griever’s Time of “Let Down” After the Holidays

Posted on Jan 31, 2012 in All Blogs, Moving Forward, Overcoming Grief | 4 comments

Holidays are Over, Back to Routine The hustle and bustle of the holidays have passed and everyone is settling into the routines of the New Year. Back to normal, whatever that is. For those grieving the loss of someone or something special, there is no normal; “normal” has changed for whatever reason. Nonetheless, it is a time for structure and “getting back into the groove” of life. As a recovering griever (I like that term because it depicts hope and progression but it also lets you know I will never stop remembering, missing, or loving who or what I have lost), I can tell you that...

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When Grief Shows Up in Happy Times

Posted on Sep 28, 2011 in All Blogs, Moving Forward, Overcoming Grief | 1 comment

Unavoidable Circumstances My oldest daughter was married this past weekend in a picture perfect ceremony followed by a fun-filled reception. It was the wedding of her dreams, the happiest day of her life. However, in the midst of a perfect fairytale wedding, there were moments of grief. She had been so proud planning to dance with both of her dads on her wedding day; she was blessed double with two amazing dads. Unfortunately, a violent and unexpected virus kept her father from attending the reception. I watched helplessly as both of their hearts were broken because he could not stay at his...

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