Category Archives: Loneliness

Self-Compassion – Not Judging Yourself or Allowing Others to Judge You…

Self-Compassion: Not Judging Yourself or Allowing Others to Judge You… *** In memory of my beloved husband John Kelly Snyder… 20 Sept 1956 – 21 Oct 2016. My Johnny was a true warrior, fighting demons no one else could see. … Continue reading

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In Life, Surround Yourself With Those Who Light Your Path

In life, surround yourself with those who light your path. *** In memory of my beloved husband John Kelly Snyder… 20 Sept 1956 – 21 Oct 2016. My Johnny was a true warrior, fighting demons no one else could see. … Continue reading

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You’re Not a Victim for Sharing Your Story…

You’re not a victim for sharing your story; you are a survivor setting the world on fire with your truth.   In memory of my beloved husband John Kelly Snyder… 20 Sept 1956 – 21 Oct 2016. My Johnny was … Continue reading

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You Are Forever and Always the Hero of My Heart….

. You are forever and always the hero of  my heart…

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We Are All Just Walking Each Other Home

We are all just walking each other home.

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Grief Is Part of Who I Am

Grief is part of who I am.

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Wish You Were Here

Wish you were here.

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She Said, “I Wish I Had Died First…”

From Gavin DeGraw, Soldier.   You can find it on YouTube here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfHUBcevBn0 “Soldier” La da da da da da, la da da da da [x2] Where did all the people go? They got scared when the lights went low. I’ll get you … Continue reading

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His Belongings Still Belong

It’s been 9 1/2 months and I haven’t moved John’s clothing from our closet, his winter jackets from the mudroom, his LL Bean hiking vest with all its pockets from the sofa in the sun room where he left it, … Continue reading

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I Didn’t See It Happening…

With the antiques shop & used book store John and I started and that I’m now running on my own, my social work job, my volunteer activities – and my frequent grief-stricken meltdowns – I don’t do much that’s particularly … Continue reading

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