Recovery …. What is it?

I am in recovery and am open about that. I am recovering from abusing my body for many years, while letting the world think I was fit and healthy and strong. I wasn’t. I was a coward. I was hiding. I was harbouring secrets. I was abusive to myself. I was the opposite of foundContinue reading “Recovery …. What is it?”

Vicarious Trauma in Aging

Well, this has been a week of learning for this third third traveller! Oh! my! Goodness! What a time I have had. First, let me remind you, if you need reminding I have a lovely family of two adult children who are both approaching their 40th birthdays in the next year or so. These adultContinue reading “Vicarious Trauma in Aging”

Soothe your soul

Soothing your grief begins with the recognition that grief is part of life and when we fight grievances we simply make ourselves sick. Sick of life, sick of trying, sick of holding on and, YES, physically sick. Much of our physical illness is brought on because we do not know how to process grief andContinue reading “Soothe your soul”

When you move on….

Grief and loss are a huge challenge in our lives and strikes us from tip to tail. Dealing with emotions is a natural way we live and, while being a huge challenge, they are all part of living a full life and being experiential. Being present to every part of our living is how weContinue reading “When you move on….”