Loss & Grief
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Back in October I was able to find a roof through a friend of a friend. We are now staying in the home of a guy named Chris. He had a spare bedroom, so the boys and I were able to take it until we get on our feet again. That way we can all… Read more
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I have days when I’m deeply depressed, and other days when life simply goes on. I haven’t had any truly happy days yet. I’m trying to be patient with myself. I tell myself that once I find a job, having something steady to focus on might help—maybe it will give my grief somewhere else to… Read more
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When Jason died, everything lost its balance. The life we had built—so carefully, so lovingly—collapsed overnight, and I was left standing in the wreckage with three children and no real path forward. I was heartbroken, exhausted, and completely out of fight. In that state, I went to Jason’s dad and laid everything out in front… Read more
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“How are you doing?” A simple honest question. And I’m sure, by now, people expect me to say I’m doing okay. Or that I’m good. Or that I’m moving on with my life. But you want to know the truth? I’m not okay. Life is moving on, but I feel like I’m just stuck in… Read more
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This is raw and unedited, full of typos, inconsistencies, and imperfections. I felt it important to leave it in this state due to the sensitive nature of the topic. Wednesday, June 10th, Jason started having some mild chest pain that radiated down his left arm, along with some mild indigestion. Though it had been quite… Read more
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