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(Some of) The physical effects of grief

Posted on January 23, 2018 by vickmcq

Last week I came down with a terrible toothache that went up through my eye socket, to the middle of the top of my head and all the way down my right side of my neck. Excruciating.  I have not … Continue reading →

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Bah Humbug

Posted on December 26, 2017 by vickmcq

Originally posted on hannahnarrates:
You would be forgiven for thinking this post was written by Mrs Ebeneezer Scrooge, after a few lines in. I have some very strong views about Christmas…. Warning! So as an alternative to the Queen’s speech…

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Visiting.

Posted on December 21, 2017 by vickmcq

On the way back to see my Dad for his birthday and see some other family, old friends and pick up my sister for Christmas. Had been looking forward to it, until last night when all of a sudden I … Continue reading →

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The fog of grief.

Posted on December 15, 2017 by vickmcq

A while ago I joined Widowed and Young, (WAY) but hadn’t really got much out of it as it’s more events based and as I don’t drink it would just be awkward being in pubs and stuff…so haven’t attended any. However, … Continue reading →

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The (vicious cycle of) loneliness of being widowed.

Posted on December 2, 2017 by vickmcq

Haven’t posted for a long time. Haven’t really had the presence of mind to. Christmas is knackering me up big style. Managed to get my November essay in by the grace of God and even managed to get my highest mark … Continue reading →

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British Stiff Upper Lip

Posted on October 30, 2017 by vickmcq

Not to blow my own trumpet but I’m pretty good at detaching myself from a situation that could overwhelm me and just ‘pushing through’ had to do it loads growing up due to one thing or another just to get … Continue reading →

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I’ll be honest…

Posted on October 18, 2017 by vickmcq

Not too sure how to write this blog post really. I am reflecting as I write so it might get messy and interesting…. like the rest of my posts really… A friend of mine and a member of the church … Continue reading →

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Crying

Posted on October 4, 2017 by vickmcq

Bereavement counselling was hard yesterday… like all the times it has been difficult I have floated around the hard bits until about 10 mins before the session is due to finish and then discovered/admitted what was really going on…. this … Continue reading →

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Riding. 

Posted on July 14, 2017 by vickmcq

Last day of conference today. While it has been extremely hard at times I am SO glad I came. Being with people has helped me immensely. I have truly been riding on people’s prayers and God’s grace. There’s NO WAY … Continue reading →

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Freaking out

Posted on July 7, 2017 by vickmcq

Got admin to do with John’s business today, not looking forward to that… feeling very wobbly. Also off to California for 2 weeks with church tomorrow. Absolutely freaking out. Not sure I can do it. It feels so hard which … Continue reading →

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