I always hated sad music. When Kevin would play the soundtrack of Les Miserable I wanted to run. I use to get so mad at him. I’d rather play some Motown or cheesy pop music. He, being the man of my dreams, enjoyed his fair share of boy bands so we worked out fine. But…
Tag: Grief
Naked Souls.
Hardships bring out the truest form of a person. I don’t think this is anything new. One would imagine a life changing event would shake a person. It’s not just the person directly affected by the event that shakes their shell either. Those closets around them are forced to do the same. When something this…
You’re Going to be Okay.
That’s the biggest lie anyone could tell me. My soul has been torn apart and my entire world has been changed forever. That sounds like such a grand statement and even I can’t fully believe I am applying it to myself, but it’s true. Kevin holds so much of my heart and to have it…
My Patronus.
There is no preparing for the kind of pain grief brings upon your soul. I thought I had felt low before, but I had never reached this dark space where no hope or light existed. I am a relatively positive person and no matter how low I feel, I have always managed to find some…
Little Black Dress.
There is a dress in my closet that I’ll probably never wear again. It’s a beautiful dress from a friend’s boutique. It carries the smell of the funeral home that I can never seem to get out. I remember being told by my family that I needed to get a dress. After all, I hadn’t packed a formal…
Hello.
November 26, 2014, is the date my life changed forever. I experienced the devastating loss of someone I considered to be the love of my life and my soul mate. After several months of dealing with this grief, I have found that hugs, words, and love from others can be life affirming. Nothing, however, gives me…
Learning to Live Life Deliberately 