Tag Archives: widow

The Note – Grief Wave Warning

Posted on February 26, 2020 by jenniphur

We’ve been doing some thorough cleaning around the house lately due to uninvited guests that stayed with us a few weeks: mice! First, Husband and I cleaned out the garage and found what had attracted them in his backcountry bag. … Continue reading →

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10th Anniversary of the Most Horrible Day of the Year!

Posted on October 9, 2019 by jenniphur

September 21st used to be the most horrible day of the year for me. Ex died 10 years ago. I have always said every year it gets easier. It’s still true. This year just wasn’t a big deal. Little Guy … Continue reading →

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What I Learned from My Last Relationship

Posted on March 25, 2017 by jenniphur

I’ve spent more time than I’d like to admit beating myself up over my last relationship. It lasted 4 months, a new record of shortness. Here’s what happened and what I learned: The first date I cancelled it. Someone informed … Continue reading →

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The Magical Fifth Year

Posted on January 26, 2015 by jenniphur

I took a week off from work in November and stayed home to sort through the remaining bins of Ex’s things. I didn’t make it through all of it, or even half, I don’t think, but while sorting it didn’t … Continue reading →

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It’s the Most Horrible Day of the Year

Posted on September 21, 2014 by jenniphur

Sing it with me! Everybody! Five years ago today, my life changed forever. I woke up with that thought. I laid in bed and thought, ‘Five years ago right now, I found my ex-husband dead.’ The memories from that day … Continue reading →

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Can’t Spit the Words Out

Posted on September 14, 2014 by jenniphur

I ran into an acquaintance this evening at the recycling center. She doesn’t know me well, but she mentioned a fund raiser going on next weekend. I told her that I wish I could attend but that I would be … Continue reading →

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Sometimes, my eyes spit a little.

Posted on May 27, 2014 by jenniphur

Today I woke up early, a bit before 5. I enjoy getting up then because I know I’ll have a productive morning. I had slept well, but I had weird dreams. I dreamed that I had a few things left … Continue reading →

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This. Is. Love.

Posted on May 8, 2014 by jenniphur

A couple of weekends ago, Little Guy and I went to visit my mom. When we stay there, Little Guy and I share a bed. Little Guy LOVES this! It’s better than when I fall asleep with him after snuggling … Continue reading →

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The Last Page

Posted on March 19, 2014 by jenniphur

The last page of one of Ex’s notebooks contained more clues about his suicide than anything else I read. He had mentioned on the first page of that notebook that he would suffer no more. On the last page, he … Continue reading →

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Of All the Things

Posted on March 17, 2014 by jenniphur

Of all the things I got rid of during my last move, a mere 7 and a half months ago, yes, I wish I had kept one thing: the boot dryer. Why, oh, why did I ever think getting rid … Continue reading →

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