We think we know where we are headed in our own unique path of life. Then we get blindsided by something we never believed could happen to us. Losing a child, especially for a mother, whose bond begins with conception, is in my opinion, the worst. My friend Jenny lost Read more
It has been an interesting few weeks as I find myself in continued emotional turmoil. I think people who have not experienced serious trauma have the mistaken idea that one gets over it with time. As I have learned, especially since coming back to Canada, this could not be further Read more
Many people will disagree with me regarding what I say in this post. This is of course your right, my opinions are my own based on my experiences in life. Therefore they are unique to me, yet I know there are many out there who are in agreement, based on Read more
It has been difficult to face over the months following my sons visit to see me last year, the failure over my documentary. Once he returned to Canada, he was faced with losing his job due to Covid-19, something which somehow tore us apart. At least this is what I Read more
For the first time in quite awhile I have dreamt the last 2 nights. Yesterday’s dreams are mostly forgotten, slipping away as I woke, but there was a residual of their importance which stayed with me throughout the day. Last nights dreams seemed to be a bit stronger, so I Read more
There have been many on my healing journey who have made a significant difference in my life. All too often our path is not an easy one, but those who mysteriously drop into our lives can make such a difference and sometimes we are not given the opportunity to express Read more
I forget I have this blog sometimes. In Ecuador, it was a lifeline, a connection to people far away whom I thought I may never see again. Believing this, I felt a sense of freedom in what I said, and I believe it made me stronger. Have you ever worn Read more
November 21, 2020 I just woke up from my dream about Mali. The dream followed the same theme as what really happened with one exception. In the dream I went back for her, many details of the dream lost now as they were not really important, only the ending mattered. Read more
It has been quite some time since I felt I had anything to say important enough to share. I have been grieving, not just for my friend Mali, but for the complete change in my life. I was explaining to someone the other day, my birthday in fact, that while Read more
I have begun my new chapter thanks to several people who gave me the opportunity to do so. Because of their kindness and generosity, I returned to Maple Creek, welcomed in such a beautiful and loving way. I came with the unfortunate baggage of a traveller who was forced to Read more