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
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My Father, My Hero
I was my dad’s little girl, and he was my hero. He is my hero. No matter what.
Ten Thousand Words
Ten Thousand Words – The song is mellow and gives off a comforting vibe. It keeps me coming back, reminiscing, and piecing together so many of the unanswered questions that come with suicide and addiction.
Because of You – An Ode to My Father
Because of You – An Ode to My Father…..Reflecting his upcoming Deathiversary.
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
Today, I Choose to be Thankful
Because I could write a page a day for the next year on these special people; I’m going to share a bullet list of people & things that I reflect through the year & the new people in my life that I’ve been grateful enough to meet on the road of grief I’ve faced and in every day.
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.
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 