On the last days of my 38th year, I have one prevailing emotion. Gratitude. Deep overflowing gratitude that often brings me to my knees at how much…… Read more “At the end of the day”
Tag: grief
Light in the Darkness
Sometimes, I am keenly aware that my writing, processing, thinking, and speaking tends towards the dark, the haggard, and the grief-slog of day-in-day-out challenges. Often the things…… Read more “Light in the Darkness”
Emotional burden not burnout
Down time, some quiet, a couple moments of peace between one emotional, heavy day in patient rooms and family waiting rooms and another heavy, emotional grief group…… Read more “Emotional burden not burnout”
Can’t go on, must go on
What do I mean when I say this, and what difference does it make for me and for others? “Can’t go on, must go on” is a…… Read more “Can’t go on, must go on”