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- Jun 16, 2021
- 2 min
Nine Minutes & 58 Seconds of Love
There were so many things buzzing around in my head this week, it was hard to pick a topic to write on. But then to my surprise...
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- Jun 10, 2021
- 2 min
Here Comes the Sun
Last week’s post was heavy. I realize in sharing my anguish over losing Keven, I’m painting a depressing picture of my life, I don’t want...
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- Jun 5, 2021
- 3 min
The Raw Truth
Written on April 5, 2021 There are times when the pain is almost unbearable. It literally hurts, my chest aches and I feel pressure...
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- Jun 3, 2021
- 5 min
The Ups and Downs of Life with a Substance Abuser
When Keven was actively using (in other words, almost all the time) my first thought every morning was, "I hope he makes it through...
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- May 27, 2021
- 5 min
The Three Most Dangerous Words a Parent Can Say Part 2
Thank you to everyone who read last week’s post! It got more views than all the others combined. I’m so grateful, especially to those who...
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- May 20, 2021
- 5 min
3 Most Dangerous Words a Parent Can Say Part 1
A few months after Keven’s death, I was at the grocery store in front of the milk section. As I reached for my half and half, I heard my...
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- May 13, 2021
- 3 min
Old Granny Herwer
This is a part of a chapter of the book where I talk about how much Keven hated school. Its kinda funny - kinda not! Some people think...
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- May 5, 2021
- 4 min
Nine Months Gone/Mother's Day
Keven liked Mother's Day more than I did. When he was a kid he'd get me a gift with the help of his aunt Therese, or he'd make me...
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- Apr 28, 2021
- 3 min
Are You Uncomfortable Around A Grieving Parent?
4-29-21 The other day I saw someone I knew and her eyes said it all; she didn’t know what to say to me and she was uncomfortable. She...
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