The Hug Story
May 29, 2007 by Anna Farmery
Filed under Comfort Yourself
I was babysitting and my friend’s little girl came and sat on my knee. She looked at me and said “When I lost my baby rabbit, I was upset but then I went and got a bandage for my heart. They are great in helping you feel better.”
Intrigued I said “A bandage? Have you got one for me?”
She looked, moved closer and gave me a huge hug….”There you are a pain bandage, I bet you feel better now”
I smiled, don’t kids just explain things so well!
How grief has changed me…
May 28, 2007 by Anna Farmery
Filed under Positive Changes
I really enjoyed going out on Saturday but I did notice how I have changed. I used to be the “life and soul” but this weekend I was the quiet one, smiling at everyone but quiet. I found it hard to be upbeat, I loved the feeling of being amongst friends, I enjoyed the day but I was like a spectator. Maybe, this is the first stage – building confidence in going out by on my own. I hope so as I almost felt like a visitor in my body(!)
I suppose it shows that the process is long and that …read more
