3 Years, but Who’s Counting?
Just because I had intentionally avoided my blog for well over a year doesn’t mean that I have been avoidingContinue Reading
Tag: Death
Why Do I Commemorate my Father?
I am sure that many are silently asking themselves why I choose to commemorate my father on the anniversary ofContinue Reading
See You Again
As I have walked through the motions of the past couple of weeks, I have found myself at several times pinching myself to see if I was going going to wake up from this endless nightmare of grief that I’ve been attempting to trudge through for the past 363 days. Will I wake up? Will Angela be healthy? Will I receive my daily text or call from her? Unfortunately I snap out of it. This is my reality. My sister lost her battle to addiction and our family has been attempting to pick up the pieces.
Reflecting on 2016 – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
While I will never go around with my head hanging low, sulking, tell people how badly I have it – I must say that 2016 is not one that I want to replay nor would I wish anyone to step in my shoes and walk through.
Grief – It Comes In Waves
Have you ever been trapped in the middle of a typhoon? Or a hurricane? –ya, me neither. But, I canContinue Reading
I’m Thankful for Memories of My Father
I have a couple of topics ready to post, but because its almost Thanksgiving, I thought that I would switch it up for a couple of posts.
The reason that I chose to share some of my favorite memories about my father first is because earlier this week a friend that is a member of the same Golf Course as myself lost his father, unexpectedly.
Burning House
I’ve never been one to keep up with new songs being released. I’m one of those people that can listen toContinue Reading
Genuine Empathy Speaks Volumes….
The service was beautiful & the entire FH staff was exceptional. Every question that I asked, I received a prompt answer, things were handled efficiently, and actually being at the Funeral Home, I found oddly comforting. I found myself subconsciously thinking that “this is how a service for a loved one is supposed to feel — comforting”.
Of Course I’m Angry
What is there not to be angry about? My father has left us. I feel hurt and that manifests itself into anger. As human beings, we have a tendency to look for someone to blame. We usually do this in our anger because we’re trying to make sense of what has happened, trying to understand why our loved one has left us.
Grief has Changed Me
When a loved one dies, the pain is unbearable; losing a loved one to suicide leaves you, the surviving loved one, questioning yourself, blaming yourself, blaming others……the truth is, the thoughts, feelings & tears will come when least expected. You will get through this, it will get a little easier; but you will never quite fully heal. Grief Changes You.
My Side of Suicide and Addiction 