Tag Archives: Empathy and Grief

CAN I KEEP THEM FOREVER?

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Judy

When I found healing decades later, I was able to embrace my sad memories and discover insights from them. Continue reading →

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Two months ago, I had the amazing opportunity to share my story. I was “discovered” by Remedy Health Media because of my inspirational writing about dealing with my dry eye syndrome. Continue reading →

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I WILL SHINE – PART 1

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Judy

Last week, I participated in a short video documentary about dry eyes. Before the evening show where I’d be filmed, I asked a good friend whether to have my hair and makeup done professionally.” My friend said, “GO! Do it!!” Continue reading →

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EVERY SEASON – PART 2

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Judy

When I wrote “Every Season” in 2011, it helped me to express my lingering sadness. My line of “my sadness will always be” is still true for me. Saying that I’ve “healed” from deep grief doesn’t mean I am not sad remembering the child I loved who died. Continue reading →

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A ROAD PAVED IN GOLD

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Judy

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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IT’S NOT FOREVER – PART 3

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Judy

To be honest, I did not expect to write a “Part 3” about this song. But just last week, I received an amazing message that I really wanted to share with this story. Continue reading →

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IT’S NOT FOREVER – PART 2

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Judy

Who is carrying me? I have many interpretations for those words. A long time ago I was certain I would grieve forever. I’m not sure how I found my way out of Hell; I must have been carried. Continue reading →

IT’S NOT FOREVER – PART 1

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Judy

When my child died, I buried him and part of me died, too. I wanted to crawl into his coffin to be with him. The years that buried me are over now because I found a way to dig myself out. And when I did, I realized that Jason had never left me. Continue reading →

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IN THE PAST-PART 1

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Judy

At the end of my story, I share some scrawled lyrics in progress. They are brutally honest and very personal. It is because of writing those words that I found the insight I needed for my newest song. Continue reading →

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BYE, BYE, ZOMBIELAND – PART 2

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Judy

Zombieland represented the many years I plodded through life in a way that was “deadened.” Even though I was healing when I wrote the first part of this story, I really had no idea what was ahead for me. Zombieland is very far behind me now because I completely turned my life around. I am alive! And very grateful for every minute of my life. Continue reading →