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This Corner of Empathy

Hospice support

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I can do sudden. In fact, over the last decade, I feel like it’s been my jam. The gut punch nauseating unable to stand feeling of receiving “the news” is almost…familiar. So when one of my best friends, Barb, went on hospice a few weeks ago, I felt like a total newbie.  What do I […]

Hospice Newbie

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In my first book I talk about how much I love Halloween…and sarcasm. That’s right. I have never really been a fan of the frightful holiday. Masks smell weird, anything scary is the opposite of a good time and the FDA has allowed chocolate to taste even more generic and non-chocolatey than ever. But probably […]

Halloween Is Not My Favorite

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Halloween Least Favorite Holiday

It’s okay to have a bad day because someone you love died. I had a bit of an intervention with my husband last night.  He hasn’t been himself. He seems sad. A (lot) bit detached. With the day-to-day craziness of schedules, I’d usually say we’re two ships passing but it’s more like we’re on different […]

Bad Days in Grief Are Okay

Grief

Bad Day in Grief, Husband Grieves loss of mom

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In my first book I share about the loss of my first son and how I was able to find empathy, humor and a new found appreciation for the tears. 

My honest view of life with grief and parenting after loss.

My First Memoir