Wishing a Happy Heavenly Birthday to my Grandma 💖💔💖 I miss this lady – terribly! She would’ve turned 84 today – 7/13/2023. There are times my heart feels as though it’s really aching – even burning – over the thought of her being gone from this world. It can be tough to say the least.… Continue reading I Miss This Lady – Terribly!
Tag: death acceptance
Death Positive Book : “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes And Other Lessons From The Crematory” a memoir by Caitlin Doughty
This book is quite dear to me. Not only was it the very first death positive book I read, but it truly opened my eyes to think differently about my own fears of death – all while helping me understand my morbid curiosities as well.
When “Sugar Coating” Death, You’re Doing More Harm Than Good
I came across this post recently while scrolling through TikTok. It was enlightening to see a person sharing their grief journey in such a raw and real way. It really cemented the fact that when “sugar coating” death, you’re doing more harm than good (in my opinion). Go ahead and avoid having open discussions about… Continue reading When “Sugar Coating” Death, You’re Doing More Harm Than Good
97th Death Anniversary Of My Grand Uncle
A commenter on my TikTok 🎵 noticed this video of mine that I shared early last Summer. It’s one of my very first grave cleanings that I captured and shared – tidying up the resting place of my Grand Uncle. They brought to my attention with their comment that today 3/22/22 marks the 97th anniversary… Continue reading 97th Death Anniversary Of My Grand Uncle
Grief Journey : Sprinkling Some Of My Grandparents’ Cremains At Their “Home Away From Home”
My Grandma and Pap enjoyed spending their Summers at a certain campground in Pennsylvania for 40+ years. Fortunately, my cousins purchased their camper (which was the last one that Gram and Pap owned) from them when they decided to “call it quits”. Unfortunately, Gram and Pap passed away just a few years after selling their home… Continue reading Grief Journey : Sprinkling Some Of My Grandparents’ Cremains At Their “Home Away From Home”