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Author: thegriefreality
As Told By Cheryl
Time to prepare for his funeral/memorial service. Time to get his financial affairs in order. And even time to give in to anticipatory grief.
Reality Revisited: Why Worry
I thought I’d never be able to endure this loss. But I suffered my biggest fear over the last 10 months and I’m still surviving it now. More than that, I finally feel as though I am in a position to start living again and putting myself back together.
#50 Thursday Thoughts: How Are You Doing, Really?
Sending you love x
Our Stories
I remember getting excited that 27 people had viewed our words. Those 27 people will never know the inspiration that they invoked on me, as I leapt forward, encouraged to share my story, coping mechanisms and love for mum on my journey with grief.
Reality Revisited: Dear St Ives
Chiquitita, you and I cry,
But the sun is still in the sky and shining above you.
#49 Thursday Thoughts: What Do You Want To Leave Behind In 2021?
I want to leave behind:
overthinking, excessive worry about the future, I have to be self-sufficient all of the time.
Unforgivable.
Every day I think of my mum. I think of how she lived, and I think of how she passed away. Every day I think of all of the people who supported my family in those final months, days, hours and beyond.
Reality Revisited: Out of the Woods
On Facetime to both my boyfriend and my sister, Evee said to me “That’ll do pig, that’ll do” quoting the iconic final line from Babe, and I laughed through my tears. She was right, that’ll do. It’s over now, I can rest.
#48 Thursday Thoughts: Do You Believe In Setting A Yearly Goal?
What are your thoughts on New Years’ Resolutions?