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.
Tag: life
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.
Tell Me Your Little Joys
Despite the fact that I write this isolating in my little room awaiting my PCR result at 01:00 on New Years day, I choose to believe that 2022 is going to be an amazing year. After all, we’ve gotten this far, haven’t we?
Merry Christmas to the Grievers
Your grief is seen and felt, even at the time of the Christmas spirit and when all is merry. You are seen. You are heard. Your loved one, nor you, is forgotten.
Reality Revisited: All I Want For Christmas
Is a nice one.
Happy Birthday to Me!
This birthday was really my favourite so far.
Reality Revisited: This Day, Last year.
Today, I bleed. In the space of a year, everything has changed.
Something To Brighten Your Sunday #8
Happy Halloween!
Reality Revisited: In Sickness and In Health
It makes me feel bad that my family have had to look after me so much. I hate being a burden, boring and a frustration. I hate that they had to wake up in the night to help me with medicines or when I was throwing up.