Hi, I’m Daisy! Thank you for visiting and allowing me to share my journey through loss and grief. I hope this website and blog will provide a sliver of comfort to those experiencing loss as well. Sometimes just knowing that you are not alone on this challenging journey can bring a bit of relief.
Wishing you hope, light and healing,
Daisy
A Cold, Dreary, Lazy January
I haven’t felt like doing anything lately. We’ve been having some pretty cold weather, with another couple of extremely cold days on the way this coming week. Weather like that isn’t good for my mood. I get cranky and borderline depressed when I’m stuck in the house, trying to stay…
Conflicting Thoughts and Feelings
As always around the holidays, I’ve been thinking more about my late husband again. And all that reminiscing, wondering, and imagining brings conflicting thoughts and feelings. My husband has been gone for 13 years now. And I’ve had my share of failed attempts at new relationships over the years since…
It’s Almost Thanksgiving!
Time has once again snuck up on me and Thanksgiving is almost here. We haven’t finalized the menu yet, and we need to hurry and figure everything out. As usual, I’ve been procrastinating again. I need to look through recipes, make that shopping list and start getting things ready! Yup,…
Redefining Success in Grief
Grief is a long journey. How do you know when you’ve “conquered” your grief? What do you consider success when it comes to grieving? What Is Success? Success can be defined as the accomplishment of an aim or purpose. And usually, it’s fairly clear-cut and obvious whether or not success…
It’s Not Over
When you lose someone you love, it can be absolutely devastating. You might feel like it’s the end of everything: broken heart, broken dreams, future plans that will never come true… Your world is crumbling, and it all seems hopeless and bleak. But it’s not over. Your life is still…
When Loss Brings Relief, Not Sadness
What if you don’t feel sad after losing someone close to you? Shouldn’t you be heartbroken, devastated and crying? Grief is complex and complicated. And sometimes loss brings relief, not sadness. I’ve been thinking about my grandmother today. Not sure what brought that on, but I went down memory lane…