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My mother was a complicated figure in my life. She was a source of many things. Both comfort and pain. And I the same for her, she once said.  ..read more

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My mother was a complicated figure in my life. She was a source of many things. Both comfort and pain. And I the same for her, she once said.  ..read more

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“We’re having salmon for dinner,” I announced, and turned to face my husband. Only he was not there. John died months ago and there was no longer a “we.” Now it was just me. After 63 years of marriage, adapting to life without John is difficult. Though I cared for him until he died and made the final arrangements, I still struggle with disbelief. What should I do with the rest of my life ..read more

You have to grow into your grief. No one can tell you how to do it ..read more

Grief is a strange thing. I thought I was doing well with the unexpected loss of my significant other, Tony to suicide March 4, 2016. The first two years were especially difficult for me, and I found myself wondering how I would go on without him. As time went on, I began to come to the realization that I could live without him and not feel so sad every single day ..read more

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