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IT’S OKAY TO CRY AWHILE
I was listening to my song “In Every Smile.” Even though I sang those words to my children, I heard my parents saying those words to me. Despite the hot pain throbbing on both sides of my ankle, I kept going. I thought about my mother and father and I heard their comforting voices. I could feel their presence; they were on either side, holding me up. Continue reading →
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A LONG TIME AGO, I FELT HOPELESS
I believe everyone has his or her own lonely path to follow with grief. I consider it to be a lifelong journey that led me somewhere else; never back to the place I was in before it happened. I used to mourn that, but now I accept it. Continue reading →
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THE KEY – PART 2
I am thankful I found a key that allowed me to live without suffering as I did for decades after the death of my son. Music was certainly one of the most magnificent keys that helped me to heal. Continue reading →
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I STOPPED ASKING WHY
I made the decision this week, to participate in a video interview related to living with dry eyes. Continue reading →
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A ROAD PAVED IN GOLD
I have been on my journey of insight now for six years. Envisioning a road paved in gold sounded rich and dazzling. I’ve often focused on all the diversions, valleys and potholes I’ve stumbled into. Continue reading →
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IMPRISONED BY GRIEF AND MY KEY
I did not expect I’d ever be freed from my prison of grief. But one day I found a key that opened a door, which led me back to the world outside. I was thankful for that key, but It held a mystery; where did it come from? Continue reading →
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IT’S HARD TO IMAGINE YOU COULD HEAL-PART 3
I wouldn’t ever say that “time heals.” But for me, healing came and I am thankful for that. Continue reading →
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IT’S HARD TO IMAGINE YOU COULD HEAL-PART 2
I know for certain that wherever my grief has taken me, the people whom I’ve held hands with will never be forgotten. Continue reading →
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IT’S HARD TO IMAGINE YOU COULD HEAL-PART 1
My first post for 2016 is a medley of comments I’ve written to other people. My own words uplift me; I want to stay positive on my personal journey of insight. Continue reading →
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SOMEONE TO LOVE YOU – PART 2
I wrote a song just about three days ago. It’s the only thing I can hear. So I’m going to play it. When I heard the music to it – it was a love song, for sure. And I haven’t had a romantic relationship in so long. How could I write a love song? So I did! I wrote a love song to my children because I love them so much. Continue reading →
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