Things (not) to say when someone lost a loved one
When I knew my mom had only a couple days left to live I texted a few of my friends, letting them know things we’re going downhill. One of them replied: “I hope she will be ok.” It’s not easy to get me angry, but after this comment I got furious. She is not going
I won’t let anxiety stop me from going for a run
Before I fall asleep I set the intention to go for a run the next morning. A couple hours later I find myself sitting on the couch, listing enough reasons to leave my running shoes exactly where they are- in the hallway. It’s too hot outside. I stood on my feet for nine hours in
I wouldn’t want to go back to my parents’ house
Four years ago I sold my parents’ house. The house we moved to when I was 10 years old, the house where both my mom and dad passed away. My brother and I took everything out. Most of the furniture must have found its way into a new home by now, after we took it
After the present tense – loss and language
My dad was a big fan of the Rolling Stones. He didn’t start to dislike them however, he did pass away. Death always comes unexpectedly. From one second to another someone ceases to exist and it’s hard for words to keep up with that, especially the tense you use to talk about them. Talking about
5 ways to get rid of anxious thoughts
There are tons of pieces of advice on how to deal with anxious thoughts but everyone deals with it in their own way. I’d like to give you a list of things that helped me get rid of the gloomy thoughts in my head. I hope you will find a strategy that will work for
Who would I be if my parents were still alive?
Sometimes I think of my mother sitting at the kitchen table in my parent’s house. It might be a memory or just a daydream where I’m visiting. We are having a conversation but my gaze is directed to the tv. My dad is sitting behind his computer, reading some articles online. And then the story