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: sister to addiction
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.
A Sign from my Sister….
9 months 20-something days after losing my baby sister she finally gave me the push, literally, that I needed to begin living life again. For me, myself and I.
Livin’ Life & Makin’ Memories
“Dance. Smile. Giggle. Marvel. TRUST. HOPE. LOVE. WISH. BELIEVE. Most of all, enjoy every moment of the journey, and appreciateContinue Reading
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
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”.
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.
She is Gone…Move On
I am not one to let my guard down, show my weaknesses, my grief, and my struggles to just anyone.Continue Reading
My Side of Suicide and Addiction 