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THERE ARE NO WORDS

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Judy

It turned out there were words for me to find and I’m really glad I could finally write something today for this blog. Anything that can pierce the numbness inside of me feels worth writing about, even if it is as simple as a visit with my daughter at the park. Continue reading →

Posted in Healing and Hope | Tagged acoustic guitar, comforting music, distant meeting, grief, guitar, healing music, heartfelt, isolation, lovesong, lullaby, memories, mother and daughter, No Words, original song, rainbow baby, singer songwriter, suppressing feelings, touching | 29 Comments

SOMETIMES THERE ARE NO WORDS – PART 3

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Judy

There are no words to describe the love I feel for my children. And there truly are no words that adequately describe the pain of losing a child. Continue reading →

Posted in Grief Stories | Tagged acoustic guitar, children and love, comforting music, death of a child, grief, guitar, healing music, hiking, lovesong, lullaby, memories, mother and daughter, No Words, subsequent child after loss, suppressing feelings | 2 Comments

RAINBOW THROUGH MY TEARS-PART 2

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Judy

I kept my feelings “locked inside” for most of my life. Singing was my key to unlocking everything! I share about my life with my song about seeing a rainbow. Continue reading →

Posted in Healing and Hope | Tagged coping with grief, crying tears, healing music, inspiration, lyrics, music and healing, musical comfort, poor communication, Rainbow through my tears, Rainbows, song lyrics, songwriting, staying positive, suppressing feelings, suppressing tears | 4 Comments

THE WALLS YOU’VE BUILT

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Judy

A few weeks ago, I was in a very low place and wrote a story. It is a story about trying to get out of Hell in order to find a way back to Heaven. The good news is that I am on my way! Continue reading →

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NO WORDS – PART 2

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Judy

Sometimes, just like my song’s title – there are no words. Perhaps my lesson is that the next time I’m angry, “no words” might be better. Continue reading →

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FAR FROM PAIN

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Judy

I began to sing and I could still feel my mother’s hug. I was peaceful and taken to a place far away from all of my pain. Continue reading →

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A PEACEFUL PLACE

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Judy

I remember my parents and how loving they were to me. I try so hard to be a loving mother to my three children – taking care of their needs, while at the same time missing having someone who cares about my own. Continue reading →

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Judy

In order to better deal with PSTD, I have begun to acknowledge many things that previously I have shoved back down. Continue reading →

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I’M CRYING WHILE I’M DREAMING

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Judy

In many dreams my mother appeared to me. We were holding hands and laughing, and then suddenly she died. Each time it happened in a different way. Continue reading →

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HOW WE DON’T CARE – PART 2

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Judy

It was my music and songs that caused my heart to stir again with feeling. And when my parents faded from my life, I did not want to accept numbness anymore. My children did not require, nor benefit from my constant devotion either. It was the discovery of my self-worth that gave me the courage to change my life. Continue reading →