The past week has been a tough one. It may be because I just came back from the most awesome trip away. The yoga, writing and surf retreat in Costa Rica was beyond my expectations. …
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How to move forward from loss and grief to positive changes and even JOY. Runaway widow reviews “Option B”.
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Change is in the air: Caumsett State Park in Autumn
Change is in the air. I am talking about the leaves. Really. If you don’t live in the Northeastern part of the United States you may not get to experience the glory of the changing …
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10 ways to help or hurt a friend who loses a spouse.
The line of fellow mourners who came to pay their respects to my family at my husband’s wake was overwhelming. It was arranged so quickly and happened so fast I felt like I was not …
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What happens in Atlantic City sometimes stays on your wrist
Yes. I could have just snuck away for a few days. And I did. It wasn’t a well planned trip. Spur of the moment would be the term. I had a long weekend with …
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Acupuncture, mediums and more thoughts on coping with the loss of a spouse
I am in my 5th week of an 8 week bereavement group. We meet one evening each week for an hour and a half. My group is made up of 12 women who have lost …
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The night before the adventure
So I am in a hotel room next to JFK airport. I had mani pedi, took the Dog to the groomers and visited my acupuncturist to settle my nerves. I picked up my son after …
