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This Corner of Empathy

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Sometimes I think I’m hiding from myself. When I want to write, but feel unsure about the words that should spill out. I don’t know whether I’m having a cute case of writer’s block (some people say that’s not a thing, I disagree), or if I’m afraid of what will come out. What wants to […]

Afraid

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Here we go. I can get through this. I know they want me to try. I don’t feel like trying. This is too hard. Please make the hurting stop. I don’t have it in me. It shouldn’t be this way. But it is. So I’ll be brave. It’ll get better. I just have to keep […]

Merry & Bright is Allowed to Come in Waves

Grief

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 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