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About The Blog
I unexpectedly became a widow at 33. My husband and I spent much of our 10 years together travelling the world. This blog was originally for family and friends to follow our infrequent adventures in globe-trotting. But with the recent turn of events, it has become a way to share my walk through this process. There are moments of grief, but also moments of light. Eventually, I will write the rest of our travel stories, and someday I will travel again myself. But for now, it is a form of therapy, and a way to maybe help others put their feelings into words. Thank you for following. ~Katie
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40
So this is the precipice of 40: lying in the emergency room, hooked up to a mass of wires and an EKG machine, with a nurse asking, “When did the chest pains start?” I’m not sure what’s more alarming: the … Continue reading
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It Wasn’t Always Like This
I sat in the Clerk of Court’s office, flustered. My typical calm and rational persona had all but left the building. I remember all too clearly the last time I sat in a similar office, unfamiliar with the process, and … Continue reading
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Mother: Beginning at the End
Sometimes, I wish I had written this sooner. Now, I just hope I don’t later regret writing it now. I officially lost my biological mother last month. She was found dead in her room, alone, nothing surrounding her but stacks … Continue reading
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Disclaimer
I bet I have 20+ blog posts drafted, just collecting digital dust in my draft pile. Most are no more than a paragraph or two. And some are more a stream of thought than a coherent flow of words. Because … Continue reading
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The 3 Grr’s of Survival
When faced with challenges, set-backs, or personal battles, I find I need a different set of tools in my tool belt. These 3 tools help me focus on what I can control, and help me on the path to moving forward. Continue reading
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Lessons From a Life Restart
A few lessons from year 2 of my personal life restart. Continue reading
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Swerving Back In My Lane
I am a terrible driver. Truly awful. I actually forewarn friends and acquaintances of this personal flaw when they suggest “carpooling”. I’m all in, just be aware: I should not drive. I know that sounds ridiculous. “Katie, it’s driving. Not rocket science.” … Continue reading
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Finding Your Person
Just a friendly little truth and insight… Continue reading
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In Her Shoes
Do you ever have one of those days where the weight of the world comes sweeping onto your shoulders? Where the realness of life becomes so raw and clear, you just have to sit down to process it all? Continue reading
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Busy
A recent conversation with a blog follower (and friend!) who we shall call ‘Sue’… Sue: “You haven’t blogged lately. In fact, you haven’t blogged since December 9.” Me: “Wow, you’re right. Yeah, I do write. But I don’t always publish. … Continue reading
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