Tag Archives: death
Lonely Widow
I lost my husband almost a year ago. After the funeral a lot of promises were made by my friends and fellow church congregants that would always be there for me in whatever way I needed. Those promises were sincere, … Continue reading
A Ride Home
After my father died, I flew to New York to spend a week getting his home in order. Each day, I filled boxes with his books, my heart emptying with each shelf. Each night, I cried myself to sleep in … Continue reading
Poetry
For, after all, put it as we may to ourselves, we are all of us from birth to death guests at a table which we did not spread. The sun, the earth, love, friends, our very breath are parts of … Continue reading
No will
The following happened three times this month to people I know! Here’s the story: Somebody died with no will, and left their loved ones to deal with the aftermath. My friends are having trouble getting into bank accounts to pay … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 