Death is hard to cope with but one thing I struggle to comprehend is how do you cope when you are in the public eye…how do you grieve whilst the world is watching? How do you cope when people are talking about the death of your partner? Wow, my heart always goes out to celebrity […]
I was speaking to my aunt last night and she was so excited because her son had just received a doctorate. Her voice was sad and happy, because her husband died about 7 years ago and she was upset that he was not here to feel the pride that she was feeling. I asked her […]
The post yesterday about the letter I received from Joan really has brought some great comments, have a read if you are feeling down today. The essence of the responses are that no matter how deep you depressions, no matter how much grief has taken hold, there is hope. If an 87 year old can […]
I received this e-mail and it really did brighten my day, I hope it brightens yours and gives you hope.
“I am 87 years old and have been a widow for 8 months. I had been married for 66 years and know the true feeling of love. When he died I started to drink, at first […]
I was trying to think of my favourite Christmas to share with you. Well, it was while we were both young and at the start of seeing each other. Both of us wanted to spend Christmas Day with each other but family commitments meant that we couldn’t….Then I got a call in the morning and he said […]
Trish,
Sorry I am late in moderating the comments, hope you will forgive me as I went to pick my mum up for Xmas yesterday. I have just read your comment out to her and her eyes filled up with pain. She knows only too well, how sitting next to the man you love and waiting […]
I received an email from someone that I thought I would share with you all - again I have changed the names for anonymity.
”Anna
I have been reading your blog for many weeks, and have gained so much comfort from your writing. One area that you haven’t touched on is death being a release. My husband […]
Welcome to the December 17, 2006 edition of positive thinking.
Raymond David Salas presents The Power of a Gratitude Journal posted at ZenChill.com - Power Tools for Mind, Body, and Soul.
John Wesley presents Improve Your Personal Effectiveness by Working Less posted at Pick the Brain - Wit and Wisdom for Your Inspiration, saying, “This article is […]
I came across a site called Remembered Forever that has a forum and also allows you to build a memorial website for your loved ones. As the names come across the top I saw Diana, Princess of Wales which made me smile as she was someone who I truly admired.
Apparently the site was created after a […]
I don’t know whether it is because of Christmas but I am finding that my mind is working overtime on memories. I keep reliving him dying, how I could have done more, how I miss him. Now I know I try and write in a positive way to help others but some days are harder […]
Learning how to redefine yourself and rediscover life
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