Today marks 22 months since my love passed away, so to honor him, I’m putting good out into the universe: became a Maine Public member today. Free, unbiased journalism and access to quality works.
20 months. 20 months of adjusting. Of missing. Of searching. 20 months. I read a quote recently that is helping me and I’m holding it close: “…let your joy be my monument…”20 months of honoring you & an infinite number more to build a monument of joy for you.
Skim of ice on Sebago was making creaking sounds that fooled the dogs into thinking something was approaching. Stunning late afternoon by the lake. #our207#wintercolors#wintersounds
Things that matter to me: telling my loved ones I love them, speaking my truth, saying the hard parts out loud, doing the next right thing, finding joy wherever I can and honoring Richard every day. #mlkjr#griefjourney#honoringthetruth
A year and a half has passed since you slipped away…. I am forever grateful you were mine and I was yours. I’ll love you for always and miss you forever…
My wish for all of us… heart grief bell is my New Year gift from Richard- I believe he wants me to love with all my heart and to live my best life. It is my wish to try to fulfill his wishes. Here’s to 2025 being a year filled with love and peace. #newyear#griefjourney#love
I started and ended 2024 without my love and now I prepare to start 2025 without him. I will love and miss him for the rest of my days. #griefjourney#loveisforever
Been 5 years since we went out in the fields to cut our own tree because cancer made it impossible for my husband to manage the trek. He passed last year. This year, my son said it was time to search again. It was a beautiful day & we were together & I could feel my husband’s love around us.
When we stop and reflect, heart signs show up. Grieving every day. We need to, as a society, normalize talking about our love one’s death and the deep sorrow that comes with grieving.
