Tag: grief
Please, Don’t Wish me a “Happy” Memorial Day
The first time it happened it, quite literally, sucked the air out of me. "Happy Memorial Day!" the gas station attendant called as I...
My Dog’s Eulogy – In His Own Words
My then husband-to-be and I brought home an absolutely crazy and young rescue hound/terrier from the Hamilton County Humane Society in 2014. We said...
Guilt-Free and Grateful: A Real Thanksgiving Story
I was in a return line at a department store, 7 months pregnant, and feeling deeply alone. My husband and I had spatted back...
Ways to Help a Friend in Crisis
This spring I read the book Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy. I enjoyed its insights and refreshing my mind on...
We Aren’t Supposed to Talk About This
A fellow blogger recently posted a meme: "Whatever you're most scared to write about...write that."
I saw that and thought, wow, how appropriate: It reinforced...
Riding a Roller Coaster in the Fog: Thoughts on Losing Your...
I lost my mother in July. She was 57. I was forever changed that day. Grief is such a unique feeling, such a...
Miscarriage Doesn’t Have to be Silent
I had a miscarriage 5 days ago. I didn't have cramps, I didn't bleed, and I had no clue. I went to my doctor,...






