Creating space to pause, reflect and share experiences with dying and death

Grief

Grief

It made our life small

It made our life small

After 12 years, almost. This is the worst out break or flu virus we have ever experienced! It made our life small and after the 3rd year we have to learn how to grow safely again. Sandy    

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But we endure

But we endure

It’s hard to put into words how profoundly life has changed over the last few years. In some ways. life has slowed down and yet its hard to find moments of calm. I feel like a new heaviness weighs on us that wasn’t there before, but we

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I missed going out and talking with people

I missed going out and talking with people

I missed going out and talking with people  

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Covid times were strenuous

Covid times were strenuous

Covid times were strenuous, so many restrictions, especially to people who are affected. I lost my dad because of Covid & could not even go home to greif because he has to be buried right away. On brighter side for health care because of so many opportunities

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I wish it will go away for good

I wish it will go away for good

COVID affected each of us in many different ways. Financially mentally spiritually emotionally. I feel that COVID is not going away any time soon so we just have to live our normal life day by day. I feel that COVID has and still is taking away our

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You’re my star

You’re my star

‘ I miss you dad, more than you know, But I look to you, above, for your strength, love + guidance. Thank you for ”freeing’ me- letting me fly- for being humble + a champion to me. You’re my star xoxo Always

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miss you papa

miss you papa

I’m sorry I wasn’t able to say goodbye or be there before you passed. I love you & miss you every day. <3 miss you papa <3

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I miss my wife

I miss my wife

I miss my wife of (32 yrs) every day but I get comfort in knowing, I’ll be with her again. Some day soon!  

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It’s hard

It’s hard

It’s hard to wrap my mind around all the loss that has been experienced in a short span of time

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I think of the dark days

I think of the dark days

I feel sad that covid came into Gilmore Lodge and I feel guilty I couldn’t stop it. I think of the dark days and hope others don’t feel the same.

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