All the self-help books, counselors, and well-meaning friends have one common piece of advice: You need to journal. Since I'm a writer, I can't journal well because I am constantly thinking of what the reader's reaction will be. I decided a blog would be a good outlet, and folks can go to it voluntarily instead of having to scroll down my lengthy posts on facebook!
On Sept. 5, my husband of 46 years died after a 4 year battle with brain cancer. I am at the place that numbness has gone away, and sometimes the strangest things trigger my tears. I'm learning that tears are good, though, and cleansing. People are very understanding about my melt-downs. Nobody has said, "Time will heal you." I read today that what you DO with time is what heals you. Do you struggle with some advice? I am blessed that nobody has said, in essence, "Buck up, old girl." I so appreciate practical advice. Hopefully in the future you will see some of that here.
For now, keep looking up ...
Kathy
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