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The Brochure on Navigating Loss, Old and New
As the sun sets on another day, I find myself walking the familiar path of reflection and remembrance, a journey many of us know all too well. This week's episode is a heartfelt exploration of the persistent echoes of loss, marking the 8th week without Da
The Brochure on Continuing Grief: Struggling Through Some Tough Days
This week I'm continuing my journey through the loss of Dallas, my cherished horse. Here we are, seven weeks later, unraveling the layers of grief that have enveloped my days. I explore the surreal void left by Dallas's absence, the haunting quiet of rout
The Brochure on Healing My Heart: Friends Help Us So Much
Navigating the ebb and flow of grief is a journey few can walk alone. As I recount the ongoing process of healing after the loss of my beloved Dallas, I share not just the sadness but also the strength found in the weeks thereafter. This episode is an int
The Brochure on Continuing Grief and the Solace of a Dog
The journey through grief is as unique as the bonds we form, and this episode is a candid exploration of my own path, marked by both sorrow and unexpected moments of joy. Reflecting on author and philosopher Judith Butler's insights, I delve into the
The Brochure on Continuing Grief, Healing Gardens, and Keeping Busy
As I reach the four week mark after the loss of Dallas, I find myself in denial. Denial over his passing. And denial that the grief doesn't exist I guess. It's been hard to process continually and yet I know somehow I must process it, as painful as it
The Brochure on Grief and the Distraction It Causes
This week I'm giving an update on how I'm managing and navigating my grief over losing Dallas, my horse. It's been another rough week. Not that the grief isn't hard enough, but our cat Bubbie needed to be rushed to the emergency vet. This would be hard
The Brochure on Embracing Grief: Honoring Dallas and the Healing Power of Self-Care
As I navigate the beginning of my life - our lives - without our beloved horse Dallas, I share a couple of the heart wrenching experiences from this past week. There is solace I suppose in rituals that ease the burden of grief, or at least help you navi
The Brochure on Love, Loss, and the Legacy of a Beloved Horse Named Dallas
Last week brought an unexpected and heavy-hearted farewell as my husband and I grappled with the sudden loss of our horse Dallas, a beloved family member for nearly 23 years. Stripped of the usual fanfare, this episode is an intimate recollection of the e
The Brochure on Life's Unscripted Emergencies
Dealing with emergencies. This is something that as humans we are going to experience. The question is, how do we react and can we learn to react better? Emergencies can take many forms. In this episode, I will tell you about my experience with floods
The Brochure on Keys - Misplacing the Important Things
Do you ever misplace your keys? Well, of course you do. It's just something that happens, right? These small yet crucial things often send you into a tailspin? They sure do me! That's the chaos underpinning today's episode of the Only Child Diaries