Who I Am and What Drives Me

Let's talk about my work and why I do this. You see, I've been on a journey of grief that has been both painful and enlightening. It all started when I lost my husband in 2019 and then my adult son in 2021. Both were gentle, caring souls, taken from this world too soon. The pain of their absence was like a gaping wound that seemed impossible to heal. But as the days turned into weeks and weeks into months, I realized that my grief wasn't just a burden to bear, but a testament to the love we shared.

In grappling with the overwhelming emotions that accompanied my losses, I found solace in writing. I poured my heart and soul onto the page, exploring the depths of my sorrow, learning to accept the reality of my new life without them. As I wrote, I discovered that my grief wasn't a static, unchanging force, but a dynamic, evolving process that shaped and molded me in ways I could never have imagined.

Through my writing, I connected with others who have experienced similar losses, and together, we formed a community of support and understanding. We shared our stories, our feelings of abandonment, our tears, and fears. In doing so, we found a way to honor the memories of our loved ones while also learning how to live our lives without them.

So, when I write about grief, I do so from a place of deep empathy and understanding. I know firsthand the pain and the struggle to find meaning in the midst of sorrow, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable heartache. It's this grief journey, this transformative experience, that has made me uniquely qualified to write about the complexities of loss and the power of love that endures beyond the boundaries of life and death.

For more information, visit my BLOG and my BOOKS.

And if you're feeling alone in your grief, I Invite you to explore my service: VENT SESSIONS.