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About A Life After Loss

I lost my son in 2013. I lost a lot that day, but I never lost it all. I still have hope, albeit it wavers sometimes. I still have my love of writing, and I still have my humor. Let's learn how to do this grief thing right.

He was here

Posted on August 21, 2013 by A Life After Loss

6 months in, I go about my day to day in a pretty normal way. I take my daughter to school, manage the household stuff, talk to friends, hang out with my husband and tend to the one, lone tomato … Continue reading →

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Class Photo

Posted on August 13, 2013 by A Life After Loss

This is my daughter’s 3rd year at the preschool she attends. It’s a lovely school. One of the things they do each year is ask that everyone submit a family photo to be displayed prominently in the classroom. It’s one … Continue reading →

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Shoes

Posted on August 6, 2013 by A Life After Loss

A few months ago I had to take my daughter into the pediatrician’s office for her 5 year shots. The doctor did a regular examination as well and I happened to remember a mole my daughter has between her toes … Continue reading →

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Safe Travels

Posted on July 30, 2013 by A Life After Loss

This past weekend we flew to Vancouver, BC to visit relatives. I had never been there before and it had been a few months since we went anywhere, so off we went. Traveling is not easy for me these days. … Continue reading →

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The Pendulum

Posted on July 24, 2013 by A Life After Loss

Last week I had several pretty good days. Some friends came into town that I hadn’t seen in a few years. It’s therapeutic for me, and for anyone I think, to spend time with people who have known you forever. … Continue reading →

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Gifts

Posted on July 15, 2013 by A Life After Loss

Last week I received a beautiful pair of handmade earrings in the mail. They were made using Swarovski crystals and my son’s birthstone. I can’t wait to wear them because it’s something I can have on me that will always … Continue reading →

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Proof of What?

Posted on July 8, 2013 by A Life After Loss

I sat in my therapist’s office several weeks ago talking about how so many parents of deceased children seem so sure that they will be reunited with their child in the afterlife.  The belief is so prevalent in these circles … Continue reading →

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This morning I got on the elevator at work. A coworker I don’t know very well came in after me. She’s in another department and I really don’t know who does and doesn’t know about my situation, so I tend … Continue reading →

Posted on July 1, 2013 by A Life After Loss | 5 Comments

How are you??

Posted on June 24, 2013 by A Life After Loss

I am constantly asked how I’m doing. How am I doing? I usually say “Fine”, “I’m here”, or my new one: I just ignore the fact that they’ve asked and I say, “How are you?” That one’s easiest. Here’s how … Continue reading →

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