grief

Electric Heart

Posted on February 27, 2026
by Lance

The writing process stirred up some uncomfortable memories, reminding me of less happy times. Statistically, more than one in two of us have probably been here....

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Sitting Among Souvenirs

Posted on October 26, 2021
by Lance

I took this photo at the place in the park where J and I always used to go. The structure is the peak of the old grade school building where...

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September 5: Day Seven

Posted on September 5, 2019
by Lance

Not over it yet. I don’t know what the trigger was this morning - I had to put the trash out by the curb and Jackson’s old filthy plastic dish...

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September 4: Day Six

Posted on September 4, 2019
by Lance

More quiet tears this morning as I reply to (probably) the last of the condolence messages on FB, messenger and email. It’s so quiet in the house now...

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September 3: Day Five

Posted on September 3, 2019
by Lance

Yesterday morning wasn’t as bad. I cried when reading some of the FB comments (that are stillcoming, even if at a trickle) but it wasn’t a convulsive sobbing attack like Sunday....

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September 2: Day Four

Posted on September 2, 2019
by Lance

Awake early again but slept better than the last couple of nights. More (quieter) tears this morning - I tried to avoid reading the new FB comments on yesterday’s post...

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August 31: Day Two

Posted on August 31, 2019
by Lance

I managed a little sleep. Really, I wish I could just stay asleep - it doesn’t hurt there. An empty day stretching out ahead of me. What do I...

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August 30: Day One

Posted on August 30, 2019
by Lance

Jackson is gone. He was awake this morning when T came downstairs but his breathing was labored, deep and slow and he passed just before 8a. T came upstairs and...

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