Tag Archives: #Grief

Remembering The Mothers In My Life!

Posted on May 12, 2024 by bridges2hope

I awakened this morning and realized, You Are The Matriarch! This can’t be possible. Yet here I am. Missing my Mother, Grandmothers, Aunties and Other Mother Figures in my life who helped mold and shape me into the woman I … Continue reading →

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Happy Heavenly Birthday Gina!

Posted on May 3, 2024 by bridges2hope

Beloved Gina, So much has changed since your transition a year ago. Our baby girl has grown by leaps and bounds! Christy is quite a little princess! She loves to wear dresses! Especially the ones that stand out so she … Continue reading →

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Yet I Am Holding On!

Posted on April 15, 2024 by bridges2hope

It has been a whirlwind of emotions for me over the past several days. One of my dearest childhood friends made her transition to the Ancestral Realm on Thursday afternoon. Kittie Lynn Dunn Thomas will truly be missed. Kittie and … Continue reading →

Posted in #Grief, Health, Recovery, Hope | Tagged #Bridges2Hope, #CelebrateLife, #Grief, #GriefAndLoss, #GriefEducator, #HealthyAging, #MentalHealth4All, #NAMIConnections, #NAMIWALKS, #NeverGiveUpHope, #SelfCareMatters, #SharingHope, #YouAreNotAlone | 2 Comments

Happy Naw-Ruz!

Posted on March 24, 2024 by bridges2hope

Naw-Rúz (literally new day) is the Bahá’í new year festival and falls at the spring equinox, although it has been fixed at 21st March for countries outside the Middle East. Naw-Rúz symbolises the new life of spring. Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/bahai/holydays/nawruz.shtml As I celebrated this … Continue reading →

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Happy Heavenly Birthday Aunt Emma!

Posted on March 19, 2024 by bridges2hope

Happy First Day of Spring!! The time has flown since we celebrated with you, Auntie Em seven years ago. Little did we know that would be our last time on this side. Auntie Em, the memories that I cherish of … Continue reading →

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Sharing Hope Community Conversations

Posted on February 18, 2024 by bridges2hope

I have the privilege of leading trainings for the National Alliance on Mental Illness for a newly revamped initiative called Sharing Hope. I have been an active member of NAMI for the past 18 years. During this time, I have … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks

Posted on November 25, 2023 by bridges2hope

Grand Rising! It’s 28 degrees here in Southwest OH this morning! The sun is out and the air is crisp and clean! The trees in my yard are essentially bare as this is a season to rest and rejuvenate. My … Continue reading →

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It’s World Mental Health Day!

Posted on October 10, 2023 by bridges2hope

In honor of World Mental Health Day, I hope you have been doing some good self-care. I have been handling some things in my life that needed to be done! I think it’s important to take the time to truly … Continue reading →

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Enjoying Life!

Posted on August 15, 2023 by bridges2hope

The past few days have been very busy! Our precious Christy turned 3 last Thursday! Her birthday party was on Saturday. We had so much fun decorating for the party! The 70’s theme was Young, Wild and Three! Bell bottom … Continue reading →

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Unconditional Love

Posted on June 10, 2023 by bridges2hope

I am so blessed to have the unconditional love of my animal companions. I also have this love for my immediate family and they express that same love back to me. I enjoy hanging out with my family (including the … Continue reading →

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