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
Downsizing, Moving, Major Decisions After Loss
Losing your spouse encompasses so much more than losing the person who was such a major part of your life. For most widowed people it’s certainly the worst and most painful part of it, but the reality is that it’s not the only heartache we have to deal with in…
Why Can’t I Cry Tears Anymore?
Is it possible to have cried so much over months and years that your tears simply run out? The first couple of months after his death, I cried myself to sleep every night. The sheets were soaked in tears. Of course, during the day too, there would be episodes of…
Initial Numbness After Losing a Loved One
~~Reflecting on Year One~~ I think most grievers experience some degree of shock, disbelief and numbness right after loss, even when the death was the result of a long-term illness and it was foreseeable. I also think that this initial numbness after losing a loved one is a blessing in…
A Widow’s Pain and Broken Heart
Can you actually die from a broken heart? If someone had asked me that question prior to my husband’s illness and death, I probably would have been skeptical. As a widow, I am absolutely convinced it’s possible. The effects of grief on the body can be enormous. I experienced physical…
Dating as a Widow: Giving It Another Try
Well, I’m giving dating as a widow another try. Yeah, I know, I know… After my ex-boyfriend and I broke up over a year ago, I swore I would never do this dating thing again. Well, what can I say, it gets lonely. So here we go again. Although online…
Widow Brain and Feelings of Guilt
~~Reflecting on Year One~~ My husband’s death catapulted me into a different world. A world of darkness, heartache, and great uncertainty. We had been married for 22 years and were a team that ran like a well-oiled machine. I’m not saying that our marriage was perfect but, for the most…