Simple Thoughts By: Lydiaruth Thompson

My life was good. Sure, it had its ups and downs, but whose life doesn't? I had an abundance to be grateful for. I had a roof over my head, parents who love me and an amazing community. I quickly got comfortable in my 'new' way of living. My day was diligently planned with a set schedule. This consisted of laundry, baking, reading and move watching. Of course, it also entailed occasional errands and fun activities. It took time but I found my peace, joy and identity in my rel

Would you believe me if I told you, it was possible to mourn someone who is alive. It is. If you haven't faced this, at some point you will. The official definition of 'grief,' is deep sorrow, typically, as a result of someone's death. There is an abundance of emotions intertwined with this term. There is sadness, anger, despair, guilt, confusion, disbelief, fear and anxiety. However, I think the original definition of grief is missing something major. Grief does not only app

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