Author Archives: Judy

About Judy

I'm an illustrator by profession. At this juncture in my life, I am pursuing my dream of writing and composing music. Every day of my life is precious!

MY CONTINUING CALM RECOVERY

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Judy

I could write a whole essay on our family and pet disasters. In the past, on separate occasions we had two dogs that I had to give away because I was definitely going to have that nervous breakdown. I found both of them homes, before someone put me in a home. Continue reading →

Tagged "sandwich generation", Aging Parents, chihuahua, conure, Humor pets, Ordinary Life, parenting, parrot, Pets | 1 Comment

COMPASSION AND FRIENDSHIP

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Judy

I am so eager to share Susan’s letter. Remember, she has not read any of my blog posts, recently. I have to print them out for her because she cannot use a computer; due to her headaches. I had just recently asked her to share her thoughts with me; about how we met and the experience of attending Jason’s funeral. I am not changing one word of her letter: Continue reading →

Tagged Aging Parents, child's death, compassionate friends, death, death of a child, Friendship, grief bereavement "Loss of a Child", grief bereavement "Loss of a Child" friendship, GRIEF RELATED, inspiration, loss, mother, mother daughter relationship, mother's illness | Leave a comment

I OPENED THE BOX “I FOUND TEARS INSIDE”

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Judy

I know that the worst of my grief was a long time ago. Still, there was no way around the anguish that the box represented. Continue reading →

Posted in Grief Stories | Tagged compassionate friends, death, death of a child, Friendship, grandparent bereavement, grief, grief bereavement "Loss of a Child", GRIEF RELATED | Leave a comment

UP AND OUT!

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Judy

I think I am truly suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. That isn’t necessarily negative, because addressing my trauma by sharing so much has left me happier and healthier than I’ve felt in a long time. My hypnotherapist, Connie, always uses the phrase Up and Out. That means that it is so much better to gets things out, rather than let them fester. I had no idea that I had so much inside of me!
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