Over the last few days, I’ve been consulting on the planning for Barbara’s Pagan memorial service, which occurs tomorrow at 3pm. I’ve gathered items for the altar, tools for use during the ritual, and helped plan (and in one case, purchase1) the music. Continue reading
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Anger Phase of Grief
14 JulI am pissed. I am angry at my Goddess. I am angry at myself. I blame myself. I know the psychology of grief. And yes, I am in the anger phase.
But it’s more than that, and I have a confession. Continue reading
Today is my birthday …
8 JulToday is my birthday. Unfortunately, it is also the one month anniversary of Barbara’s death. Continue reading
A good conversation
6 JulJesse and I went out to Carrabba’s Italian Grill for dinner last night. And for the first time in a very long time, I had wine with dinner. Continue reading
Dinner out, and good conversation
6 JulHey, I live a not terribly exciting life right now, but at least I am still trying. Continue reading
People worry about me?
2 JulPeople worry about me. That is such a foreign concept to me. Continue reading
Last night’s memorial service
22 JunThe service was well attended, and everything seemed to be as it should be. Several of her friends spoke lovingly of her, the music was well received, and the service ended in one big circle of hugs. Many tears were shed, but that too is as it should be.
I haven’t written much …
20 JunI had such big plans for this blog. Then life, or should I say death, got in the way. Almost two weeks ago, I lost the one true love of my life. She had been fighting a long term illness, and finally could fight no more. Continue reading
3 Questions
18 JunA wise friend warned me that I would face 3 questions in the next months and years. Continue reading
An Aging Trans Woman 