Tag Archives: surviving grief

IN EVERY SMILE – PART 2

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Judy

“See me in every smile . . .”There were so many smiles during my day that proved this. Love was all around me! Continue reading →

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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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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

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Judy

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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EVERY SEASON – PART 3

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Judy

Yesterday was Jason’s birthday. He only lived five years, but he remains forever in my heart. Continue reading →

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THE KEY – PART 2

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Judy

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

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Judy

I made the decision this week, to participate in a video interview related to living with dry eyes. 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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IMPRISONED BY GRIEF AND MY KEY

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Judy

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 →