Today marks 13 years since my son Rory died. This year, I’ve grieved him through writing. I am abundantly aware that I am far from the only one robbed and run over by horrendous grief. Yet, I am reminded that suffering is not meant to be endured alone but carried together.
Tag: Grieving
Painsgiving
Can we find gratitude through grief during the holidays.
Depressed because I’m Human not because I’m Mentally Ill
I'm aware of our culture's low tolerance for the uncomfortable. In my experience, there seems to be a fear that drives this low tolerance. The fear of limitations; that we can't fix everything, that it will remain messy, and resolution will not come. This fear seems to keep us in fixing mode and our tolerance low for … Continue reading Depressed because I’m Human not because I’m Mentally Ill
Grieving
Grief can be loss, death, change, or disappointment. Each individuals' process is different yet the process remains the same. We lost our son 4 years ago to a horrific and rare bacterial infection. His name was Rory. Rory lived and breathed on this earth for a little over 3 hours, all of which he spent … Continue reading Grieving
Grieving: Not just for Death & Dying
I am well into my third cup of coffee this morning. My kiddo has been sick the last few days so I have needed a little more pick me up in the morning. But with my third cup, let’s talk about grieving. Most associate grieving with death and dying. I want to expand that concept. … Continue reading Grieving: Not just for Death & Dying
Mental Health & Journaling 