This post is about the discoveries that are sometimes made after someone has died. The good discoveries are welcome, but unfortunately they’re not always the entire story. This aspect of grief doesn’t apply to everyone, but for those it does, I hope it’s helpful and that you might not feel so alone, or that you…
Can you spot the significance of this photo? I took it from behind, as this was a group of strangers and I didn’t want to intrude. Bringing up the rear is a lady with slightly greying hair, and in front of her is presumably her husband, both I would guess in their 50s. The pair…
A window pane had fallen out of the back of our little greenhouse during the cold winter months, and we noticed a robin flying in and out. Then, a few weeks ago we discovered a robin’s nest containing six eggs tucked safely inside a flowerpot. We’ve been watching Mr and Mrs Robin come and go…
This is a practical post for those grieving the loss of a partner, reflecting on how to cope with some of the many adjustments to be made. We have a future to be reached step-by-step.
Victoria’s bedside picture. Grieving in the way that feels right to you.
I’m walking again. Not as far or as easily as before, but I’m able to cover a few miles. This time last week I was in Derbyshire with my husband. He was spending the day fishing. I was going to try a new walk, somewhere I’d never been before: the Cromford Canal. There isn’t much left…
A beautiful example of continuing bonds. The Independent: Grieving husband plants sunflowers along highway in tribute to wife. http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIw7vKdqiA
