National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best…
What’s with the paddles and a lava lamp?
Several close friends were instrumental in my healing. One person in particular took it upon herself to gently insist that I see a psychiatrist after the loss of my husband.…
What’s in a monogram?
Several years before my husband passed away, I took gift items to a sweet little shop to have them monogrammed. One of the owners (I’ll use the name Libby for…
Stairwell Reveal
My favorite part of my job at the YMCA was meeting new members and hearing their stories.One day I signed up a new member that I will call Shelly. Shelly…
Out of the Darkness
Tears were flowing down my cheeks as I was riding in the backseat of a car in Charlottesville, Virginia.I was on vacation with my cousins as I once again checked…
The Candle in the Window
I heard about it on my local news.The news anchor reported the idea was to light a candle in your front window at 8pm in memory of your loved one…