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The Fearful Acute Suspense

In her book ‘On Grief and Grieving’ Elizabeth Kübler Ross talks about anticipatory grief. She writes: “Forewarned is not always forearmed. Experiencing anticipatory grief may or may not make the grieving process easier or shorten it. It may bring only … Continue reading

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You Left Us Too Soon

Exactly five months have passed since we put you to rest. Not a moment has passed since then that I haven’t missed you. Not a night has gone by that I haven’t cried myself to sleep. May you rest in … Continue reading

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The Smell Of Things

When I was a little girl and in the scouts, whenever we went camping in the fields in our village there were always stray dogs wondering around. I used to be terrified of them whenever they got near me. I … Continue reading

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Hope Is A Waking Dream

The year 2012 ended in darkness for me, and all I wish for in the New Year 2013 is some faith, hope, and why not a little bit of happiness, if that is not too much to ask or to … Continue reading

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You Might Be Around Somewhere

It’s been a week now since we put you to rest. A lot has happened since then. I don’t know how to say this but every time I sit in your car to drive the kids to the metro station … Continue reading

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I Lost My Better Half

Perhaps some of you may be wondering why I haven’t posted anything for quite a while now when in the past I tried to write almost every day, or more specifically post an article every other day. A week ago … Continue reading

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