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2 Years Ago Today I Lost Him
Two years ago today my son, Keven, chose to end his life. When I heard the shot fire from his upstairs bedroom, I knew that my life as...
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- Aug 4
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What to Say/Not Say to a Grieving Person
This is from Megan Devine, her website is called Refuge in Grief and I agree with most of what she says about grief. The bottom line of...
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- Jul 28
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Guilt and Grief
Guilt is often associated with grief. When we share that we feel guilty about our loss, chances are we'll get this response, ““you...
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- Jul 16
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Getting the Word Out about "Keven's Choice"
Hello Everyone, Thanks for reading my blog post. I’m pulling out of a deep depression; the worst one I’ve had since losing Keven. Finally...
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- Jun 30
- 3 min
My 5 Non-Negotiables
Non-Negotiables of Self Care I’ve been talking to someone recently about my health - mental, physical and emotional. All three are...
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- Jun 22
- 3 min
Cry with me, not for me
Crying and tears are a natural response to emotions. I’ve always been a “crier”. Until the last 15 years, most of my tears have been...
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- Jun 18
- 4 min
COVID Report + 7 Things
It’s been a while since I’ve felt up to writing. First, I went through some “blues”, then I got COVID! COVID is no joke - I’m still very...
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- Jun 1
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I Officially Hate Guns
The shooting at Robb Elementary School last week is still fresh in our hearts and minds. I didn’t sleep much last week. As I stared at my...
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- May 25
- 6 min
It's About More than Gun Control
It’s not just about gun violence. Of course, I see the role guns play in today's mass shootings, I am 100% for gun control* but there's...
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- May 18
- 3 min
Self Care = Other Care
Self-care is essential to be our best selves. It's not self-indulgent, it's self-preservation and it helps us take care of others. I’ve...
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- May 5
- 6 min
Fentanyl is much worse than heroin
Of all the things I’m passionate about, if I had to pick one it would be fentanyl awareness and getting that crap off our streets....
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- Apr 28
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Healthcare Providers That Cause Harm
Keven and Trew 2019 Below is a short video from me talking about a subject that brings up anger and hurt each time I think or hear about...
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- Apr 20
- 2 min
At the risk of being annoying:
If you’ve read “Keven’s Choice” please leave a review on Amazon. If you really want to help out, you can cut and paste the review on...
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- Apr 14
- 2 min
3 Ways to Accept a Compliment
I have a confession to make: It's always been hard for me to receive praise or compliments. I know I’m not alone in this, many of us feel...
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- Apr 6
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An Elephant Named Grief
Grief. The mere mention of this word makes people uncomfortable. Most people feel empathy, but it's hard to talk about. When I’m with...
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- Feb 17
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Update on Book
Someone recently told me that when I self-promote my book it takes away from my message. At first, I was crushed and very upset. Then I...
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- Feb 10
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Another Side of Me
I’m taking a break from writing on my usual topics today. This one is purely for fun and may not interest you if you’re not into music. I...
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- Feb 4
- 3 min
Depression & Opiates
I've had depression since early childhood. Before I started taking meds for it, it could be very severe, and I thought about ending my...
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- Jan 27
- 2 min
Rock Bottom = Death
Tough love and rock bottom. We've all heard the terms, and we probably have different definitions of what they mean. For me, tough love...
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- Jan 12
- 2 min
Goodbye, Natalie
Today I learned of a friend’s passing. She died in her sleep, no warning to her loved ones. Natalie was healthy, happy and an inspiration...
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