Oct 6, 2018
From time to time, remind yourself that everyone grieves at their own pace and in their own way. "Sometimes it's OK if the only thing you did today was breathe" - Yumi Sakugawa
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From time to time, remind yourself that everyone grieves at their own pace and in their own way. "Sometimes it's OK if the only thing you did today was breathe" - Yumi Sakugawa
Do You Remember?
I’m trying to re-connect with a book on dealing with grief over the loss of a spouse. It was upbeat in that it suggests the spouse does not have to say goodbye, but can carry the loving memories with them. If anyone can remember even the existence of this book it would be greatly appreciated.
Sorry I’ve been away so long–had a date with pneumonia for 5 days in the hospital.
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Have Support in Place Against Addiction
Have Support in Place Against Addiction #Addiction #SundayThoughts
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Have Support in Place Against Addiction You need to have support so that it will be easier for you to stay accountable for your life. Don’t feel afraid of reaching out to your family and close friends who are supportive of you stopping your addiction. With solid support in place, it will be easier for you to take the steps to complete recovery.
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A Shared Experience of Grief Taught Me About Grieving
A Shared Experience of Grief Taught Me About Grieving
A Shared Experience of Grief Taught Me About Grieving
I found a grieving group that worked for me. I was the only male in a room of 20 women. These women became my teachers and my inspiration. They taught me about courage, strength, and compassion. I share part of that experience in this excerpt from Dancing Alone: Learning to Love Again:
I listened to a woman openly cry while telling the…
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Nothing in Life Prepares One to Grieve
Nothing in Life Prepares One to Grieve
A woman who lost her husband of 49 years pulled me aside after I spoke at a meeting and said, “Ray, no one knows until they know.” I knew she was speaking about the intense suffering associated with her grief. Grieving had taken hold of her. I understood. I journaled about my grief when it first struck me in Dancing Alone: Learning to Live Again. Here is an excerpt from my journal.
“Nothing in…
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We Are All Wounded
We Are All Wounded
M became an indispensable guide during the height of my grieving. At one point, where I was wallowing in self pity, she challenged me to make peace with the past. I reacted predictably and spoke of my wounds. I forgot, for a moment, M also suffered a similar loss. Here is an excerpt from Dancing Alone: Learning to Live Again:
“We are all wounded, Ray. Wounds heal and leave scars. We all carry…
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Tough Advice: Stop Making Excuses
Tough Advice: Stop Making Excuses
M challenged me with Tough advice when she told me to Let go of the past and move forward. The more deeply I felt my loss, the tighter my bonds to the past became. Each time M challenged me to let go of the past, I made an excuse not to let go. M finally challenged me to let go of my excuse making. It wasn’t easy, but as M told me, I had a choice. Here is an excerpt from Dancing Alone: Learning…
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