She remembered who she was and the game changed
I am a great believer in honouring each stage of my life. I honoured grief by really feeling it and allowing it to wash over me and will continue to do so. I honoured a diagnosis of an illness as a time to stop and reassess how I was approaching my life. By honouring these …
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Many Australians celebrate Australia Day in a variety of ways. It can be quite a controversial day for our Indigenous Australians who mourn the loss of their sovereign rights to their land. For some it can mean a game of beach cricket or enjoying the great outdoors or it can just mean being grateful for this …
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Last weekend a very good friend came over for lunch. Her gorgeous husband passed away and I vividly remember being in the city with my husband and we sadly selected a sympathy card to send her. Ironically by the time the ‘thank you card’ arrived from her, my husband had passed away as well. We …
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It was fear that made me keep his toothbrush next to mine and fear that kept his clothes hanging in the wardrobe and fear that made selling his car so difficult. I was fearful that if I let go of these things I would let go of him. It was a sad and an overwhelming …
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Two years and four months ago I became a widow at age 37. While reflecting on my journal entries it has been quite a journey. Some include "I feel totally lost", "The pain is excruciating", "All our dreams for the future are gone", "I can't believe I won't see you again" and "I am confused …
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Multiple Strengths 