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IT ALL SEEMED SO REAL – PART 1

Once again, those in the bereavement circles will understand the song lyrics to my song, So Real. It’s about waking up to the awareness of what is unbearable to face. Continue reading

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FINDING MY VOICE – PART ONE

My journey has led me to the realization that I’ve found my voice. My new voice is connected to my heart, and even sounds different to me. I easily express honesty, and now I have a powerful sense of humor. When I’ve encountered stressful situations, sometimes I have to hold back my laughter! Continue reading

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I’M NOT A POSTER CHILD ANYMORE

I don’t have to be a poster child anymore for bereaved parents! I don’t have to always be smiling, and I don’t have to prove to anyone that I’ve moved on. I can still cry and feel pain for not having my beautiful child to hold. I can still cry because I cannot see him grow up and have the life I thought he was entitled to. I may continue to cry for him when I am very old. Continue reading

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JASON MEANT “HEALER” – PART 1

For me to enter a hospital so soon after my son had died following heart surgery was a huge challenge. Still, I manage to navigate a huge medical center to find her and her son. I stayed with her while her son had that surgery.
I think that was truly one of my most difficult days. I overcame my grief knowing that I was doing something where Jason would have been proud of me.
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