Blogging from my heart in Boise, Idaho
This may sound cliché, but what the heck. It is another great day. Ever since Paul left this planet, life has dramatically changed for me. From happily living with him in a classic rancher in the Lower Highlands, to packing and moving. Being a human yo-yo is the pits. But reality was that I had... Continue Reading →
I have been on a learning path the past two months, and what a path it has been! Â I learned by trial and error, that in order to function I had to let go of things. I had to release myself of some commitments, to change my mindset about where I live, and even relinquish... Continue Reading →
I thought of letting you know that I am feeling so much better than when you left before Thanksgiving. And yet, even though every day is better, every day is still difficult. I miss you so much. I kept busy in the first two weeks by surviving. I won’t go in to details, but suffice... Continue Reading →
My journey of grieving has also meant receiving gifts from the other side. I have experienced a strengthening of friendships, some of which I made through Paul. Â And, surprisingly enough, new friends have reached out to share what he told them about me. These gifts from Paul have been a remarkable part of my journey.... Continue Reading →
We will all lose someone important in our lives: a mother, a father, a brother, a sister, a dear friend. We will all deal with that grief in a different way with each person that passes. Â In our lifetimes, we all will lose a very important person. But allow me to give one piece of... Continue Reading →
"How are you doing, Laurie?" OUTSIDE ME: I am ok INSIDE ME: I have no clue Why can't I tell you how I really feel? Why am I delivering that stiff upper lip response? Often times I wonder why I just can't spill my beans. I watch people of all ages handle stress and/or problems... Continue Reading →
Please forgive me, but my grieving brain cannot remember or recall anything from one day to the next. Make sure I write it down or send me a calendar invite. Otherwise I just may forget. I really do want to see you and spend time with you. Maybe I need to admit it is too... Continue Reading →
Grieving is such an odd ball of wax, a difficult process to pinpoint and even hard, oh so hard to stuff in a box. You have to face it head on otherwise you just will not heal. Remember the ride I mentioned in my last post? It's a roller coaster and your stomach rolls with... Continue Reading →
Grief is not exclusive when a loved one passes, not the same for the next person and certainly not the same pain for anyone's loss. I have recently experienced the loss of my Paul: my lover, my best friend, my future, my everything in an instant due to cardiac arrest. This event has prompted to... Continue Reading →
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