Positive Grief

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Nov 15

For me to BE, they WERE

... This brings me to the topic of today’s blog post – realising that my parents will always be a part of me.

Oct 21

To the Sister I’ll Never Know

Poem in honour of my sister, Grace, who passed away in 1992. She was only 4 years old (and i was just a baby)...

Oct 11

To my Daughter's Grandparents

have written this poem for mom and dad, to help them celebrate their granddaughter’s birthday.

Sep 20

My Ultimate Grief Sacrifice

Today, I’d like to tell you about what I find to be the ultimate grief sacrifice that both my heart and mind have had to make.

Sep 13

Happy with a Broken Heart

Right before I went into surgery, I thought about my mom and dad; until I admitted to myself that I am not ready to see them again…

Aug 30

I'll Never Let You Die Twice

"They say you die twice. Once when you stop breathing and the second, a bit later on, when somebody mentions your name for the last time."

Aug 18

Houndstooth - More Than Just A Pattern

Have you ever found yourself looking at a random item or smelling a random scent and wondering why it reminds you of a deceased loved one?

Jun 27

Motherless mother - just the beginning

Don't get me wrong; instinctively I sort of knew what to do, but I secretly wished I could have had my mother around to impart wisdom...

Jun 18

Parenting beyond the grave...

There is so much I've forgotten (which breaks my heart), but the bit I remember has seen me through countless struggles...

Jun 3

For a split second, I forgot...

All my orphan life, since that life-changing day in 2003, the feeling of loneliness has haunted me; but for a split second, today, I forgot.

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