Today is the first day of fall, my favourite time of the year. The crisp morning temperatures and the cool nighttime air make fall perfect! I love going for walks and seeing all the leaves turn to vibrant colours. Since fall is such an amazing season, I thought it would be fun to put together a list […]
Relax, Breathe and Colour Your Way to a Calmer Life
Breathe is one of my favourite words. I suffer from anxiety and when I am having a panic attack, I repeat “just breathe” over and over again in my head as I take deep and long breaths. Doing this helps my mind and body calm down enough to push the anxiety out of my head. […]
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 2
I would like to start by saying that I am beyond touched by your love and comments to the post I wrote yesterday. I am honoured to call you all my friends and each of you have touched my life in some way. Your comments moved me to tears and I adore you all. Today, […]