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My Responses to a Simplistic Blog on Anxiety Reduction…

A Mindfulness Expert Reveals 10 Ways to Calm Down When Anxiety Strikes I recently read a blog (the URL above) that basically says take a deep breath and your anxiety will go bye-bye. Yuh… not happening. Those of us – … Continue reading

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Hearts Like Wildflowers

I hope you are blessed with a heart like a wildflower. Strong enough to rise again after being trampled upon, tough enough to weather the worst of the summer storms, and able to grow and flourish even in the most … Continue reading

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All The Art of Living….

All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on. — Havelock Ellis ******************************************************* In memory of my beloved husband John Kelly Snyder… 20 Sept 1956 – 21 Oct 2016. My Johnny was a … Continue reading

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This Is Not How the Story Is Going To End

At any given moment you have the power to say  This is NOT how the story is going to end. Oh how I love this.  But how do we help those in deep pain to love it, too? *************************************** In … Continue reading

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Costumes of Identity

This deserves much more than a simple reposting, and at some point I will explore it further.  But for now, I think it’s an important enough message as it stands, to not have to wait for whatever poor words I … Continue reading

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Be A Light

*************************************** 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 in the world, … Continue reading

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Expanded Holiday Hours at the Bookstore That Supports The Grief Warrior Project

Heritage Collectibles, Books & Maps is the antiques shop & used bookstore that John and I started two years before he suicided.  It was a dream of his, to have a little shop where he could research cool items, read … Continue reading

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Planning Meeting for Suicide Prevention Drop-In Center, Nov 5

A reminder that a planning meeting to develop a suicide prevention drop-in center is scheduled for tomorrow (Monday, November 5) from 5:30-7:30 at Heritage Collectibles, where The Grief Warrior Project support group meets. Enter 9 Park Street, Lewiston into your … Continue reading

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Yes, I’d Do It Again

I just read the saddest but one of the most beautiful expressions of love I’ve ever seen.  I don’t have permission to post it here so will offer a quick summary: At barely 21 years old, this young soul’s husband … Continue reading

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Creating a Drop-In Center… Can You Help?

Do you have time to… a) Attend a planning meeting on Monday, November 5th at 5:30, to help turn The Grief Warrior Project drop-in center into a reality – and/or – b) Attend regular meetings after that – and/or – … Continue reading

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