(4/28/24) @RachelW425687 , I hope you will stop by AGAIN! Nicole ???   [*** RACHEL @RachelW425687 wrote: Don't be afraid to stop and pause when a memory  a moment in time when our love one was by our side.  Remember,and if you close your eyes for just a minute, they will feel like they are right there. I shed a tear, but I feel the strength and i can smile now it is almost a warmth of hug around me, for I am Alone now, and never thought that would be.  .And keep telling the stories,those important moments, over and over, as we need to. The right peo ..read more

‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌Discussions about EVERYDAY life - NOT just about grief!   Sometimes WE ALL need an encouraging word to remind us that WE WILL BE OKAY on those days/nights we are NOT FEELING OKAY!!!   [1] "Grief & Loss" Book Suggestions. There is a LIST.   [2] Free AARP "Grief & Loss" Online Events EVERY MONTH for members and non-members. I post the dates and times. ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ [3] If you are GRIEVING "right now" - stop by to CHAT whenever y ..read more

[4/28/24] Stop by to JOIN Carolyn's   @CarolynS674392 discussion when YOU have a few spare moments!   Thanks, Nicole   ..read more

5/23/24 EVENT: You’re Not Crazy - You’re Grieving!   This session, “You're Not Crazy, You're Grieving: Six Steps for Surviving Loss,” will help you understand your feelings and cope with your loss.   https://local.aarp.org/vcc-event/virtual-aarp-tx-youre-not-crazy-youre-grieving-six-steps-for-surviving-loss-austin-tx-5232024-gynyhhjx6yq.html ..read more

‌?‌  Stop by when you can to JOIN our Group Discussions and/or CREATE DISCUSSION(s) of your own!!!   [Checkout this discussion posted BELOW ‌?‌ *** MARCY wrote: So...I would be interested in hearing about anyone's journey to create a living space of your own after the loss of a loved one. Marcy ***]   Thanks, Nicole  ..read more

WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL FOR RIGHT NOW? ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌?‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌   Gratitude brings MORE of the GOOD stuff our way!!!  ..read more

(4/28/24) @LoisG977191 , I am thinking of YOU!!! Nicole   ..read more

[1] Take That Step To FEEL BETTER.   [2] YES YOU CAN DO IT!!!   [3]  ?  BOOK TITLE: ONE STEP AT A TIME!   Josh Bleill tells people he had “one bad day” while on combat patrol in Fallujah, Iraq, on October 15, 2006.  That day, an IED struck his Humvee, tearing through the vehicle and killing two of his fellow marines while severely injuring Bleill and his best friend.  He awoke five days later with to learn of the catastrophic loss of his two friends and both of his legs. Recovering physically presented a great challenge, but the mental recovery was the toughe ..read more

‌‌?‌  What is YOUR "Just For Today" ...   ‌?‌  Please REACH OUT to *1* GRIEVING person.   (A) Email/text/call (B) Visit (C) Invite to do something fun (D) Babysit/help around their house.   Grief & Loss Team  ..read more

EVERY day and night we may be faced with several challenges.  ‌‌‌‌?‌‌‌‌   WE are here for YOU!!!   Stop by when you feel up to it and share with us.   WE listen, may add our 2 cents, BUT NEVER JUDGE.   Nicole  ..read more