My world shattered when I became a widow. I am now attempting to reassemble the broken shards into something damaged, fractured, and scarred, yet beautiful.
Chances are, you’ve heard of the “One Year Rule” as it applies to grief. Plenty of experts, and many more people who have been through the loss of someone, will tell you not to make any major decisions for at least a year. I’ve been considering this guideline quite a bit lately. Recently, I have […]
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One thing I’ve noticed recently is how much I’m appreciating all the photos that were taken over the years. Obviously with the emergence of cell phone cameras, it has become so much easier to take dozens of photos to get the right one. And digital cameras have become nearly automatic in every way. “Back in […]
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Yesterday was the four month mark of my husband’s passing. I’ve always considered it an anniversary of sorts, but recently read a post about a woman who reached the one-year mark of her husband’s passing. She accurately pointed out that the word “anniversary” makes it seem as if it’s a celebration, which this is clearly […]
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One of the most unexpected things about grieving the loss of my husband is how much energy it seems to expend. All my actions and thoughts seem to be much more difficult than they were back in March, and I become physically and mentally exhausted from the smallest efforts. My world has become blanketed with […]
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