I have been taking a much needed break from writing after publishing my second award-winning book, The Transformational Nature of Grief. Despite that, I wanted to keep up with my yearly tradition of writing a post on April 19th, marking the anniversary of my beloved husband Claude’s passing.When I think about our lives since that … More Twelve Years
Hello dear one! As we glide into Autumn welcoming the color filled days of October, I’m thinking about the concept of change. We typically shy away from this dastardly force. Or at least I know that I do. Despite that, I have come to appreciate its ability to carry us with all its potency, into … More Befriending Change
Photo By: Cara Hope Clark Hello dear friends, I thought I would pause my flurry of book launch craziness for a quiet celebratory moment. I have been actively sharing launch posts all week on my FB and Instagram pages. In case you have missed those, I wanted to share this most exciting news with you! … More You Can Make a Difference
It’s official—I am beyond proud and grateful to announce that my BIG day has arrived! After nine years of gestation, the birth of my book, Widow’s Moon, A Memoir of Healing, Hope & Self-discovery Through Grief and Loss will be born into the world on Monday, July 26! You may ask yourself, what does she mean by nine years of … More The Birth of Widow’s Moon
Honoring International Widow’s Day No woman ever expects to find herself donning the veil of “widowhood”. We hope and pray that this particular human experience will pass us by. Yet there are so many of us who have found themselves living within this unimaginable reality, seemingly without end. It’s been mine for nine years and … More Widowhood: Your Badge of Courage
Last week I was standing in my kitchen when my heart sank as I remembered that February 28, 2018 will be the ten-year anniversary of my moms’ passing. I also realized that both mom and Claude died in leap years, what are the chances! Tears instantly filled my eyes and I soon found myself … More Remembering Mom After Ten Years
Valentine’s Day seems innocent enough but for those of us who have lost a beloved sweetheart the thought of Valentine’s Day approaching is not something we take lightly. Our hearts have been shattered and this manufactured day serves as another reminder that they are gone. Feeling that void can seem overpowering and suffocating to our … More Valentine’s Day: Opening Our Hearts Again To Love
This will be my sixth Christmas since my husband Claude’s suicide. Over time my heartache has lessened considerably. But I will always feel the pain of his absence in the recesses of my heart. With each year it has become abundantly clear that making a conscious choice to take care of myself around the holidays … More Tending To Our Grief & The Holiday Blues
I have been working on my memoir over the past few months, writing about my experiences since my husband Claude died by suicide over five years ago. On the surface as I have faced this unimaginable loss it might appear that feeling any sense of gratitude would be elusive or unattainable. However, as I review … More Grief And Gratitude This Thanksgiving
As we approach the end of October the season is ripe for honoring our beloved ones who have passed with traditions such as the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead being just one of the many. Ultimately we can choose to honor or celebrate our loved ones’ memories in any number of ways that feel … More Honoring Our Beloveds While We Grieve