Christmas is always difficult for me. The entire holiday season seems to be filled with triggers that bring back grief and memories. It has never been the same since my husband passed away and never will be. Some of the joy is simply gone. Certain traditions and things we used…
~~Reflecting on Year One~~ Sometimes it’s the little, seemingly insignificant things that are so incredibly painful after loss. And without warning, they knock you deep into the darkness of grief. For me, one of those things that tormented me over and over was the word “we.” Or rather the fact…
~~Reflecting on Year One~~ It has been eight years now since my beloved husband passed away. I’ve been thinking about those early days of grief a lot lately, wondering how I ever made it through that horrific time. A lot of things had to be taken care of right away,…