Tag Archives: Grief

Place

On the last day of the worldI would want to plant a tree what fornot for the fruit the tree that bears the fruitis not the one that was planted I want the tree that standsin the earth for the … Continue reading

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Tough Questions From Seniors With Alzheimer’s

How do I tell my mother who has dementia that a relative is dying or has passed away? You should first consider if knowing that will actually benefit your mom. What would she do with that information? Would she remember … Continue reading

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Addiction

Addiction comes into a family like a snake and slowly squeezes until somebody dies. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new … Continue reading

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Getting Beyond Grief

 I am a single gay man in my early 60s. I am having a real problem getting beyond grief. My ex-partner died almost five years ago. We were a couple for 11 years but lived together a total of 21 … Continue reading

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A Clean Sink

Before I decided to leave forever, I cleaned the dishes in your farm sink. I stood there and washed each item. Even your roommate’s mess. I thought of our years together, how you continually left me, then wanted me back. … Continue reading

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