I have always believed that our memories will get us through the darkest hours after a loss. Yes, I am so naïve to think that all of our memories are beautiful. I, like anyone else, have some painful and not pleasant memories from the past. When I put my attention on those it is for […]
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The statistics given to couples following a brain injury are horrible and terrifying. They are told that upwards of 90% of marriages end in divorce after a spouse sustains a brain injury. I say… boldly… “90% of marriages could be saved when a spouse sustains a brain injury IF supports are in place for the […]
Read More...It’s been months since I wrote a blog. You may have wondered where I’ve been. If it’s any consolation, I have wondered where I am too! I say that with great sincerity. When we started 2012, I wrote that it was the first time ever that I began the year with no goals or real […]
Read More...When life becomes difficult, we crave for the way it used to be. We desperately want to go back to what we know, what worked, what was comfortable, and that which brought us joy and happiness. There isn’t anything wrong with this thinking. It’s pretty normal. The problem is that in an attempt to recreate […]
Read More...Why do weekend mornings and coffee go together so well? It’s like a little piece of heaven to slow things down and enjoy some time to relax with a good cup of coffee, a good book, or good company. It’s something that we take for granted; however, when life has been turned upside down and […]
Read More...A while ago, when driving with my eldest daughter, we were in awe of a rainbow that was before us. As we drove closer towards the intersection, we were amazed to see that the end of the rainbow was appearing right before our very eyes. The beautiful colours pooled together to sit on a vacant […]
Read More...Many years ago, I attended a certification course in Colorado, which was held at a retreat center. As part of our training we had to spend one day in silence… from the time we went to bed until 3 pm the following day; about 15 hours. During the time of silence, we were not allowed […]
Read More...I don’t remember when I first heard Dr. Wolfelt speak, but it was in Vancouver and I was hooked! I was amazed that this man was traveling the world teaching all that I had instinctively done to cope with loss. A few years later, I began studying with Dr. Wolfelt at The Center for Loss & Life Transition in […]
Read More...I took my grandsons to see the classic children’s film, The Land Before Time. This heartwarming tale of baby orphaned dinosaurs teaches many life lessons in its 69 minutes. Littlefoot loses his mother following a battle with a Tyrannosaurus during the great earthshake. There were four important scenes for me that beautifully depicted the sorrow […]
Read More...In this past week, there have been a number of deaths due to avalanches. In the Cascade Mountains (northeast of Seattle) four people were killed in two avalanches and in British Columbia, two individuals were killed in two days as a result of avalanches. On average, there are approximately 150 deaths reported each year by […]
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It is an honor to share my journey through grief with you. Although my story is that ~ my story~ it is important for me to acknowledge that many people shared in the losses that I share here. Each of us had a different experience and each of us grieved and mourned in a unique way. While I empathize and truly shared in the pain of others who were also affected by these tragedies, I can only speak for myself and share... READ MORE