Tag Archives: loss

Grieving through music and poetry

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

Hi, friends. I hope this post finds you well. Traditionally (i.e. since 2010) February has been an easier month for me, due to the distraction provided by February Album Writing Month or “FAWM”. This year, I seem to be writing … Continue reading →

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Carry the Fire, by "Rabbi B."

Posted on December 9, 2012 by

Reblogged from Flying free ……: It took me a little bit of searching, but I found the author of this piece. It is:  Rabbi Baruch HaLevi, D. Min. Source:   http://rabbib.com/blog/?p=1713 To survive the death of a loved one is no … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving in grief

Posted on November 22, 2012 by

Hi, friends. I know that today in the US is Thanksgiving, a holiday we don’t celebrate in England. I feel very strongly that wherever we are on the globe, we should all take a bit of time to be grateful. … Continue reading →

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Technology is changing how Americans remember the dead

Posted on November 15, 2012 by

Hi, friends.  Nothing particularly interesting to report from me today, so I thought I’d share an article I found via Victoria Noe of FriendGrief. Personally, I find the last line a little offensive…’the old will die, and their values will … Continue reading →

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Respite

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

Just lately, as you may be able to tell, I’ve been at a loss for what to write here. The thing about having a blog about grief is that it often doesn’t seem as though there’s room to discuss the joy that comes in between the waves. Continue reading →

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Sharing your story after cyberloss is important – here’s why

Posted on April 28, 2012 by

As I wrote on Tuesday, I recently had the pleasure of guest posting for Caleb Wilde. Writing the piece was cathartic, as sharing Chris’ story always is. Each time I share it, a new perspective starts to form, and I … Continue reading →

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Offshoots from grief journalling.

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

I’m now involved in a songwriting challenge of sorts called 50/90 – the aim being 50 songs in 90 days, between the fourth of July and the first of October.  It’s the second time I’ve done it, and hopefully the … Continue reading →

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Demons on every corner

Posted on July 19, 2011 by

This is well and truly a moment by moment process. For some reason, I felt I was strong enough to finally watch a video that one of Kim’s friends had made which was dedicated to her, and emailed to me … Continue reading →

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What are you so afraid of?

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

What are you so afraid of?  That’s the question that bugs me every time I let it in. I think about it more often than I should, because now a lot of time has passed since Chris died, and I … Continue reading →

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10th July, 2011- a birthday tribute

Posted on July 10, 2011 by

‘I will hold you, for as long as you like, I’ll hold you for the rest of my life.’ This comes around so quickly- seems like only yesterday I was sitting here struggling to find words to commemorate Chris last … Continue reading →

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