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Category Archives: Grief

“It’s Over”

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Leah
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I sit with the rest of the world, in shock, awe, disbelief and sadness, that we are facing such a global pandemic. Logic tells me that we will come through this all; that life will be different, but life will … Continue reading →

Posted in COVID-19, Friends, Grief, life lessons | Leave a reply

Grammy

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Leah
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On Thursday, February 13th, 2020, Rob’s Mom (Jane) passed away. While she had been sick the past couple of years, struggling with dementia, and it was somewhat a relief for everyone, it was still Rob’s mom. She was the one … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Grandparents, Grief, Motherhood, Rob | Leave a reply

Sadness and apple fritters

Posted on November 17, 2018 by Leah
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I had a client pass away this past week. I had been with him for 14 years. I met him while he was still in the rehab hospital shortly after his accident. I then continued to see him weekly while … Continue reading →

Posted in brain injury, Grief, Speech Pathology | 1 Reply

The final walk 

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Leah
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Yesterday we buried Rob’s Dad, Wayne. I am definitely not in the habit of taking pictures at funerals and burials. (Although there is a part of me that wishes I had a few pictures of my father’s burial: it was … Continue reading →

Posted in CDF, Grief, Memories, Uncategorized | 3 Replies

Rob’s Dad, Grampy, Wayne

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Leah
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It’s been a rough week. Last Sunday we got a call that Rob’s Dad was not doing well. He had been in the hospital for close to a year and a half, suffering from dementia, that seemed to be triggered … Continue reading →

Posted in Grief, Rob | 3 Replies

Pour Your Heart Out: The Worst and Best Day of My Life

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Leah
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Funny how the worst day in your life, can end up being the best. It was 2005. I can’t remember the exact date anymore. End of October, beginning of November. It was around that time because one of my best … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, Grief, Memories, PYHO | 59 Replies

Bittersweet Christmas Memories

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Leah
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Although I love Christmas, Christmas Eve is a little bit of a bittersweet time too. It makes me think of all the people in my life who I miss; who have left the journey here on earth. Obviously, my Dad … Continue reading →

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Back together again

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Leah
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We are finally back together! Zach and Josh arrived last night with their Grandparents. They had a great time. (Sorry for the iphone pics) Josh called me “Ama” (what they call their Grandmother) all the way home. It was quite … Continue reading →

Posted in blended family, CDF, daily life, Grief, Parenting, raising kids, schedules, step parenting | Leave a reply

Grief Visits

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Leah
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When I was going through my divorce I did a lot of reading. One of my best girlfriends was also going through a divorce, so we would trade books, talk about the books, suggest reading different books. It was a … Continue reading →

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