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How Long Does Grief Last?

Originally posted on Monday, ‎July ‎18, ‎2011, ‏‎1:45:00 PM The short, over-simplified answer: 3 years. The honest, complicated answer: forever. Here’s the truth, as I’ve experienced it. Grieving is incredibly painful. There are all sorts of advice columns aimed at … Continue reading

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The Girl Who Changed the Weather

Originally posted on February 5, 2011 at 4:15 PM I’ve never claimed this to be anything but guts on the table, after all. I’ve always been a big believer in/supporter of pathetic fallacy, probably because of my background in literature. … Continue reading

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Shades of Gray Revisited

Originally posted on August 13, 2010 at 3:08 PM Several people have emailed me, etc., about my most recent blog about depression. Their obvious concern, commiseration, and suggestions have made me realize two things: 1) I’m glad I blog about … Continue reading

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Shades of Gray

Originally posted on August 11, 2010 at 2:20 PM Where does one emotion end and the next begin? Is it always shades of gray? I’ve always battled with depression. Depression with a capital D, actually, as in Clinical Depression and … Continue reading

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How does anyone ever have time for anything?

Originally posted on February 17, 2010 at 4:40 PM I feel like life goes so fast. I’m busy, and I don’t have time to do all I want to do. And the scary thing is, there are many more people … Continue reading

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