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What Do I Do With His Shoes?

Last year I didn’t bother putting in my air conditioners… there were only a few days that were hot enough that it bothered me – and I really don’t like the heat.  The cool weather is one reason I love … Continue reading

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A Well-Cultivated Facade

Everyone who worked with John at his job thought he was the best. Happy, hard-working, a practical joker, solid and consistent. They had no clue that he was fighting constant pain, and demons that were worse than even I knew … Continue reading

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Memorial Day 2018

It’s been an emotional day. Worrying about family members, especially those I don’t see as often as I should and who are growing old far too quickly; anxious for friends who are battling serious illnesses or grieving lost ones.  Concerned … Continue reading

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Crisis / Suicide Hotline Numbers

1-800-273-8255 – Suicide Hotline 877-226-3111 – Addiction Hotline 844-228-2962 – Eating Disorder Hotline 877-455-0628 – Self Harm Hotline 888-640-5174 – Depression Hotline 310-855-HOPE or 800-TLC-TEEN (nationwide toll-free) from 6pm to 10pm PST, for teens. 877-565-8860 – TransHotline Please repost this … Continue reading

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Be You, Bravely

Be you, bravely. *** 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.  I thought he was the strongest man … Continue reading

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Follow Up to “Go Out Kicking Ass”

My latest blog, “Go Out Kicking Ass” has generated a lot of comments and private messages, ranging from “You go, girl” to “I wish I knew how to get through this myself”. Here are some additional thoughts: I’ve been trying … Continue reading

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Go Out Kicking Ass

On Saturday April 21st, 2018 at about 5:30 pm, my husband will have been dead for 18 months.  Meaning he killed himself on October 21st, 2016. The past year and a half have been nightmarish for me.  I won’t go … Continue reading

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If You Wouldn’t Say It To A Friend, Don’t Say It To Yourself

If You Wouldn’t Say It To A Friend, Don’t Say It To Yourself *** 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 … Continue reading

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I’ll Be Okay. Just Not Today.

I’ll Be Okay.  Just Not Today. *** 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.  I thought he was … Continue reading

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At Some Point You Just Have to Let Go of What You Thought Should Happen and Live in What Is Happening

At Some Point You Just Have to Let Go of What You Thought Should Happen and Live in What Is Happening *** In memory of my beloved husband John Kelly Snyder… 20 Sept 1956 – 21 Oct 2016. My Johnny … Continue reading

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