I’ve really let myself go in the past six months or so. I’ve quit exercising, can’t get myself to do yoga or go for a walk. Yoga used to be my go-to for staying in shape and stress relief, especially in the wintertime. These days, the yoga mat collects dust…
“It’s been x number of years. You should be over it!” People who have never experienced intense, life-altering grief, such as the loss of a spouse or partner, just don’t get it. I admit, I really didn’t grasp the magnitude and force of grief either until I lost my husband….
When I was newly widowed, it seemed like many people were trying to avoid me. It felt as if I had some sort of contagious disease that no one wanted to catch. Sometimes I could see the fear in their eyes. They’d look at me, then quickly look away, thinking…
Loneliness, Aging and Medical Scares I don’t like the darkness of winter. It exacerbates the feelings of loneliness. I’m usually fine during the day but the long dark evenings are starting to get to me again. I miss companionship. Lately I’ve been feeling lonely again. The breakup with my boyfriend…