Tag Archives: widow

Wearing a “W” Back to Work

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Greet Grief

I feel like everyone sees the big, bold-letter ‘W’ painted on my forehead as I enter the hospital this morning. Looking at my feet as much as possible, I put on my scrubs. In my numbed state of grief, I walk through … Continue reading →

Posted in death, Education, employers and grief, Grief, grief at work, grieving, Lessons from others, My story, Uncategorized | Tagged death, Going Back to Work After a Death, grief, Human Resource Department, isolette, laughter, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Nurse, scrubs, What's Your Grief Blog, widow | 12 Comments

Hang on to HOPE – The Sun is Shining Somewhere

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Greet Grief

I am grieving the lack of sun and terribly depressed. My fingers are numb and I can’t feel the rest, even though my body is fully dressed. Those around me stay cheerful and recite the lines that the sun is … Continue reading →

Posted in Depression, Grief, Healing, Inspiration, My story, poems, Widowhood | Tagged cold, darkness, depressed, faith, family, friends, grief, grieving, hope, nightmare, strength, sun, support, widow | 2 Comments

Lost and Looking for Happy

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Greet Grief

I know I am wearing clothes and shoes, and that my toddler son is in my arms. There are people from all walks of life going in and out and pushing past us as I stare blankly at the menu. … Continue reading →