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
Does Your Dead Spouse Appear in Your Dreams?
~~Reflecting on Year One~~ When I was newly widowed, I desperately wanted my husband to appear in my dreams. I was so alone and missed him so much. I longed for a touch or a hug from him. And I needed his guidance and advice on the many problems I…
Another Valentine’s Day
With another Valentine’s Day coming up, my thoughts wander to the topic of dating as a widowed person. Dating in itself is difficult, but being widowed adds another layer of complexity and issues. As I contemplate the topic, I feel for everyone who has come to dread the annual holiday…
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…