Death: a word that people never want to talk about. It could be fear, superstition, denial or a combination of all three. Everyone has their own reasons. I will be honest. Before Darin died, I never talked about death. My reason? I was superstitious. I believed that if I talked about death, something was going […]
Kicking Grief in the Ass – Day 5
When I started writing this series, it was an outlet for my grief and a way to share my feelings. I never expected to get so many comments and love from everyone. I am truly grateful for each person that read the posts, left a comment or sent me a note. Your love and support […]
Kicking Grief in the Ass – Day 4
Today is an emotional day. 21 years ago today I married my soulmate. Every anniversary without him is very hard and today is no exception. Today, I am grateful for the love we shared. I am grateful that we were able to spend 17 wonderful years together. I am grateful that we created 2 wonderful kids […]
Kicking Grief in the Ass – Day 3
Darin did most of the driving when he was alive. I was happy to be a passenger and watch the word go by. After he died I remember feeling confused and scared. Would I ever leave Ottawa? Going on a holiday or road trip alone suddenly seemed so daunting. I know that sounds silly, but […]
Kicking Grief in the Ass – Day 1
It is that time of the year again….the last week of August. How did it get here so fast? The last week of August is always a very tough time for me. It is the week that contains my wedding anniversary (Aug 27th) and Darin’s death date (Aug 31st). This year, it also contains the […]