Lately, it seems as though every time I turn around I'm bombarded with some reference to signs. Specifically, signs that we believe come from loved ones who have passed.
First – adj. Preceding all others in time.
Final – adj. Coming at the end. Being the last in a series.
My mother has been gone from life for what seems like eternity, however, some days it seems like I saw her beautiful face, smelled her Vanilla perfume in her hug, and patted her long black hair just yesterday.
Do you remember when Julia Roberts, as the character Elizabeth Gilbert in the book/film “Eat, Pray, Love” said “I’m choosing happiness over suffering, I know I am.
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Grieving and Growing Through Traumatic Loss
Your role has changed… no longer are you the care giver. Your loved one has died and things are now different. You may be feeling a whole host of emotions ranging from relief, to anger, to disbelief and sadness. You may be responding by questioning who you are now, and how you go on. Welcome to the grief process.
My son, Greg, age 13, died by suicide on September 19, 2005.
Cliché – n. A stereotyped expression; a sentence or phrase, usually expressing a thought or idea that has lost originality and impact by overuse.
Condolence – n. An expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of a death.