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Parenting With ADHD Feels Impossible: Part 1

July 13, 2016 / Viv@Grief Happens / 2 Comments

The past four weeks have felt insurmountably difficult. I know things will get better; I just wish I could stay in bed until they actually do. This summer has felt more difficult than usual. I'm certain a big reason for this is because my old trusty medication regimen had to be changed up. I'm also … Continue reading Parenting With ADHD Feels Impossible: Part 1

The Email Part 2

May 28, 2013May 29, 2013 / Viv@Grief Happens

Yesterday I shared some of my ongoing saga with my mother.  You can read the backstory here. Today is proving to be a hectic day, so I don't know if I'll have time to write a proper post.  I did leave you hanging with my last post so I'll go ahead and post the email … Continue reading The Email Part 2

Why Do I Let Her Get to Me? Part 1

May 27, 2013May 27, 2013 / Viv@Grief Happens / 4 Comments

I'm thirty-seven years old and my crazy mother still screws with my head. Her most recent antics are affecting me in unimaginable ways and I have no idea how to shake her off of me. I need to do something because I'm slipping into the darkest depression I've experienced in years, perhaps ever. I know … Continue reading Why Do I Let Her Get to Me? Part 1

I’m Alive

February 1, 2013February 1, 2013 / Viv@Grief Happens / 6 Comments

I woke up this morning and decided that I'm ready to blog again.  I went on an unplanned sabbatical and stayed a bit longer than planned.  I think bullets are in order.Marriage -- oh, where to begin.  Gil and I survived the holiday chaos and made it through stronger, or so I thought.  The past … Continue reading I’m Alive

I Hurt Too Much to Blog

December 12, 2012December 17, 2014 / Viv@Grief Happens / 7 Comments

Typically, writing is healing for me, but lately it just feels like one more thing to do. I've been surviving each week by focusing on my kids and staying busy. I just don't want to be still long enough to feel the pain. I'm a big believer in working through difficult situations, but I'm trudging … Continue reading I Hurt Too Much to Blog

Hard Questions

June 24, 2012March 18, 2018 / Viv@Grief Happens / 1 Comment

"Mom, is Grandmother gonna die?" I never cease to be amazed at the depth of my four-year-old. Geez, Kiddo. I'm furious with my mom. She knew I was reluctant to take my kids to visit my grandmother in the nursing home, but I caved under her relentless pressure. I was prepared to have this conversation, … Continue reading Hard Questions

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