uncovering the hidden world of grief
The anniversary of Gage’s death doesn’t usually deal the toughest blow; it’s the day after. On June 3, 2014, I watched the sun rise after a sleepless night when I turned off the machines and said goodbye in his dark and quiet hospital room. June 3rd was the first morning without him. I had nine... Continue Reading →
I dreamed Gage was alive last night. Over the eight years since his sudden passing, this doesn’t happen very often anymore. Each time it does, there’s a point in the dream where I know it’s wrong and the old ache rises tight in my chest again, making it hard to breathe. As with every other... Continue Reading →
In the years after my late husband’s sudden death, I found that grief doesn’t follow reason or resolve itself in a neat, expected pattern. There’s no story line to follow, no map. If you follow one person’s suggestion, it may lead you to some peace and understanding or it may lead to more questions and... Continue Reading →
This picture was taken about two years after my late husband past. I made all my goals happen in 2016 in my first health challenge with 1FitWidow. I devoured the teachings and focused on myself like I hadn’t ever really done before. I rode the high of my accomplishments and was grateful for my health.... Continue Reading →
Five years without him. I had a lot of ideas of what this would be like, especially early on when I didn’t understand what I needed to do and where it would take me. Looking back now, I have to shake my head. Unbelievably, if I knew nothing then, I know even less now. Maybe... Continue Reading →
The Unseen Widow 