Words for the Journey

Burbank, California-based screenwriter and actress Clarissa Thibeaux lost her mother and her father when she was very young; when she was 11, her mother was diagnosed with an advanced stage of breast cancer. Shortly after, her father unexpectedly passed away from kidney failure. By the age of 12, her mother lost her battle with cancer and she was devastated and alone.

July 17th and I’m standing in a room where exactly 2 weeks ago, my fiancé, Chase, had opened his beautiful

There’s nothing quite like someone’s voice. It’s a signature of sorts.Some voices are like music to our ears. They announce the presence of someone we love and delight in. Just the sound of their voice brings a smile of joy.

Some people probably wonder why I still go on about it on my Facebook, sharing the little grief quotes or saying this or that about my sadness. I do not live life in a sad fashion. I cry probably more than most women, but I am an upbeat woman in life. But every single day I think of my son just as I did when he was living. Why not get over it already? I'll tell you.

What’s the worst possible thing you can imagine happening? You probably don’t have to think very hard. Most of us have something in mind that would be the unimaginable, impossible-to-survive scenario.Is it a terrorist attack? Something catastrophic happening to someone you love? An IRS audit? A frightening medical diagnosis? Accidentally flushing your iPhone? (just threw that one in)

I hope you know how much you meant to me.I've loved you ever since I've known you.I appreciated all the things you've done for me.You always had a smile on your face.

This morning I received the news that a dear friend’s husband passed away yesterday.  He was very ill and in a lot of pain.  My heart aches for her knowing what lays ahead for her to go through.  She is a very special and dear friend that I have known since I was 5 years young or younger.  Through the years we went our  separate ways and recently got reconnected with Fa

                                              Two Became One

Anger is an overwhelming emotion at times.  If we don't keep it in check it will consume us like a deadly cancer.  Anger is a normal stage in grief, and as most of us know, we go in and out of stages for varying periods of time.  While we all know how devastating depression can be on us, we often times forget about just how destructive anger can be. 

 I can see and smell Fall in the air and it is not welcoming this year. We got married in the Fall as it use to be our favourite season.

There is so much that happens as we travel this road. We get hit from every side conceivable on a moment to moment basis, daily, never knowing what will come along and blind-side us. Will it be a snatch of music, a sudden aroma, the tilt of someones head, a far off voice barely heard? It's all in a phrase, a forgotten coffee mug, a memory.