Blogging from my heart in Boise, Idaho
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 →
Proudly powered by WordPress | Theme: Baskerville 2 by Anders Noren.