My Grief Journey Began 4 Years Ago...

This time 4 years ago the woman I called mum was approaching the end of her life.
Removing her life support gave her permission to make the final choice.

Four hours later she took her final breath.

I began my grief journey with no idea where it would take me,

I feel I have experienced every emotion I could have imagined and many emotions I could never have imagined.

The raw, the dark and ugly emotions that surface and at times take hold combined with the realisation and joy of discovering the relationship with my mum will last forever.

I miss her being here to have and to hold in the physical world and would love to hug her right now.

Knowing this is no longer a reality I have embraced our spiritual connection. I now celebrate her presence in my life everyday.

I practice connecting with her through writing, meditation, visiting places we loved and sitting quietly and chatting with her. 

It's different now.
 
Jude xoxoxo
 
by Judy Taylor -February 2015
 
Author "Mum Moments - Journey Through Grief"
About the Author
I am a mother, sister, daughter, facilitator, speaker, author and an advocate for self-expression. Over many years I have embraced a holistic approach to life for myself and my clients. I have helped and supported others to embrace their feelings, get to know themselves and make choices that produce positive outcomes in their lives. Everything I had learned and practiced was in my face as I experienced the roller coaster ride of raw grief following my mother’s sudden death. I found writing my thoughts and feelings in my Mum Moments journal helped me deal with the reality and emotions of death which at times overwhelmed me. As I shared my journal with friends and colleagues I was touched that my words had a profound effect on others dealing with the death of a loved one. In one powerful instance my words motivated a friend to reunite with her estranged mother. To observe someone reconnecting with a living relative touched my heart. I felt it important to share my healing experience in order to help others and decided to publish my journal. I hope it will help those finding their way through a difficult time.

My journal “Mum Moments – Journey Through Grief” and ‘HEARTSPACE – Letters To My Mother’ – Both available from The Grief Toolbox

Judy can be reached www.positivesigns.com.au or on her Facebook page

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