Tag Archives: joy

The affects of violence.

Posted on October 8, 2011 by

“I admire your strength. I’m still bitter and angry after all these years and not a holiday season will go by in my lifetime without me thinking about your daughter and Jane Creba and all of the other innocents whose … Continue reading →

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Grief’s gifts

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

There is a kind of shattering that happens with the death of a child, particularly a violent one.  Aside from a heart left in a million pieces, you lose a sense of who you are or what life is all … Continue reading →

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Always reaching for the next best thing.

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

Why are we always wishing our lives away, waiting for whatever it is we think will satisfy us or make us happy?  Some times we need to be reminded to stop and smell the roses. When what feels like all … Continue reading →

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Facing Our Fears.

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

One of my ex-partners (work, not life) came by my place a few months after Stefanie’s death even though he felt uncomfortable. I did everything I could to put him at ease but I still feel badly about that day … Continue reading →

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