How long has it been? Let’s just pretend we’re old friends that are getting together and able to pick up right where we left off. Agreed?
Continue reading “Hello again, friend.”Hello again, friend.
Grief and Its Effects
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One thing that you should know about me is my husband died by suicide almost four and a half years ago. It is possibly the one event that has changed my life more than any other. If you have been affected by suicide or the death of a spouse, you know that either of these things is traumatic on their own. But to have both happen simultaneously is a heavy load to bear. Continue reading “Grief and Its Effects”
Remembering and Regretting
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It’s been about 18 months since mom died. Last Christmas, I had just moved to Texas and was so busy getting everything in order that I didn’t really have time to stop and think about mom. This year I’ve got nothing but time on my hands and it shows. In the last couple of weeks, there have been minor crying spells here and there, but a few nights ago I had a major breakdown. Continue reading “Remembering and Regretting”
Mental Illness, Suicide, and the Church
Someone I knew from the recovery group at my former church died by suicide this week. He had been dealing with mental illness for a while but everyone thought he had it under control. Tragically, that was not the case. Continue reading “Mental Illness, Suicide, and the Church”
The Clumsy Pilgrim 