Selfish Grief • Mourning the Loss of Myself
When I read about other people’s grief, I am ashamed. I cannot legitimately take my place among those who mourn the loss of someone they loved, someone who they miss every day and who they long to see again for just a few moments. My husband is dead, and the manner of his death was unnatural… Read More
The Self Portrait • a demonstration of self-acceptance
The Best Dinner in the History of the Universe Ever
Wounds and Scars • Yielding to the Darkness
Monkey Magic • an Adventure in Malaysia
The Pleasure Principle • Following Your Bliss
Growing Old Disgracefully • Not Your Grandma’s Grey
Survivor Guilt
Are You Okay?
World Suicide Prevention Day • For Those Left Behind
If one person dies globally from completing suicide every 40 seconds, and almost 80% of those people are men, there are many, many wives, girlfriends and partners left behind. This post is for those who are still here and have to live with the grief and trauma of knowing someone who chose to end their life.
Raise Your Hand • Not Waving, Drowning
Attribution Bias • Why Where You Are is as Important as Who You Are
When I look back at my long marriage to a man who was emotionally damaged and took that damage out on me, I wonder why I stuck it out so long. I think of myself as intelligent, mature and courageous and yet all these character traits seemed absent within the four walls of our private lives. Allowing someone to abuse me for so long just doesn’t seem feasible given my personality.