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May 1, 2024• bySamantha

Never Ending Firsts

On: Grief and Change Spring is usually a time for freshness and new growth. I see the lead into a time when we should be spending quality time together....

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April 11, 2024• bySamantha

Redefining Me

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On: Going Solo There are so many aspects of my life that need to be redefined now that I am a widow. (Yes, I am going to use the word that I hate because it is...

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March 24, 2024• bySamantha

Legacy

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On: Grief and Memories Legacy is your essence left behind… As you can imagine, life without Scott has been extremely difficult for anyone and everyone who...

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February 22, 2024• bySamantha

The Week of a Widow

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On: Being a Widow First and foremost, I want to tell you that I really don’t like the term “widow,” but it is one that I am forced to face on a daily...

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February 6, 2024• bySamantha

Boundaries

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On: Personal Space and Boundaries The definition of the word boundary is pretty simple: something that indicates bounds or limits; a limiting or bounding line....

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February 1, 2024• bySamantha

Worry Poem

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Re: The Weight of Worry Cont. Worry is a sneaky creature. It crawls up your leg and on to your back,Then perches upon your shoulders. It seems...

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January 24, 2024• bySamantha

The Weight of Worry

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On: Worrying Perhaps you know this about me- I don’t like when people worry about me. You may also know that I tend to worry about everyone else all the...

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January 10, 2024• bySamantha

Random Thoughts

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On: Grief and Love Understanding how to be flexible is important,Having structure is essential,Knowing independence is invaluable,Being resilient is downright...

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January 4, 2024• bySamantha

I Have Been Robbed

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On: Missing Out It all started with COVID. I was working in education and my husband was working in the service industry. I was so afraid of getting it and...