by admin | Dec 16, 2018 | Blog, Grief
Recently someone pointed out to me that the holidays can be further complicated when some family members are once again ready for the joy of the holidays and others are not. This is true no matter what holiday is being celebrated. First, I want to say that I don’t...
by admin | Dec 7, 2018 | Blog, Grief, Uncategorized
This lovely picture was taken last Christmas. It was taken at the home of the couple that opened their home to my daughter, her boyfriend, our dog and me the first Christmas after my husband’s death. Are there any other pictures from that Christmas? No. Was the day...
by admin | Nov 30, 2018 | Blog, Grief, Uncategorized
Holidays after a major loss are messy. There are so many things to disentangle. Holidays and family gatherings are emotional under the best of circumstances. And a holiday gathering after loss is so far from the best of circumstances that I’m inclined to say it verges...
by admin | Nov 7, 2018 | Blog, Uncategorized
Dear Friends, On November 21st, National Bereavement Day I invite you to join me at the Toronto Death Cafe to learn more about and share ideas on how we can all better support those who are grieving during the upcoming holidays. This is a free event and sure to be...
by admin | Nov 2, 2018 | A wee bit of a rant, Blog, Eclectic Living, Uncategorized
Many of us go through our days on autopilot surfacing into a state of consciousness only when something out of the ordinary happens. Sometimes it’s a moment of joy or something amusing that rouses us. Other times it is a crisis or a challenge. But, for the most part...
