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Elaine Williams
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east jewett, ny, United States - Share
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A Grief Experience is Individual and Yet Many Times the Same
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Elaine Williams May 30.
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- About Me:
- A widow of four years. A Journey Well Taken: Life After Loss is a widow's journey through loss, grief and renewal
- My Website:
- http://www.ajourneywelltaken.com
- My Philosophy:
- Life is an adventure, but only if we remain open to its possibilities
- Relationship Status:
- single
Elaine Williams's Blog
My Mother Read My Book Today. . .We Cried Together
My mother knew I was writing a book about my grief experience of the last four years. When I received my books this week, I immediately sent her a copy, afraid and yet excited at the same time to expose this part of myself, even to family. When she called me today I answered the phone trepidatiously, not sure of myself, even though I have never faltered in my conviction that this story needed to be put out there for others. The reason I felt that tingle of fear, even though my family loves me d… Continue
Posted on April 27th, 2008 at 10:06pm —
When Does Touch Become Critical?
Elaine Williams ©2008 When does it become critical that you be touched with love or affection? Does something happen to those of us out of relationships for extended periods of time due to divorce, loss of a spouse or physical separation? Speaking for myself, as a widow of four years, some days it feels like I have a yearning to be touched with familiarity, love, affection or tenderness. My mind aches for the intimate brush of fingertips, a soft touch of lips upon mine. Is it selfish to want tha… Continue
Posted on April 27th, 2008 at 1:31pm — 3 Comments
The Aftermath, is Grief Ever Good?
A thought. Have you ever considered grief good in any way, shape or form? For three and a half years you’re locked in combat with yourself, and the world around you as it changes. In time all things adapt, and somehow we open our eyes and learn something different, that you are indeed changed by your grief experience and you are therefore, different; newer, stronger, wiser and hopefully more loving and compassionate. Should we thank grief for allowing us to experience all that is different in ou… Continue
Posted on April 27th, 2008 at 1:21pm —
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I was born in Herkimer New York between Syracuse and Albany..Are you familuar with that area? I was an avid skier in my young days.Time goes by so fast.I am living in Apple Valley Calif.now.My husband passed away many years ago. Would love to hear from you. Waltene Hillegas Irving My Grand fathers brother Michael Hillegas was the first Treasurse of the U S.
Such an inspiring and heart-tugging page. I feel kinship through loss with you and send you prayers for the Blessing of healing.
Betty
How beautiful to see you in this circle! Your comments are so insightful and inspiring for people going through a loss. It is sometimes through grief that we grow and develop, personally and/or spiritually.
Ligia/08