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Anniversaries

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Laura — Leave a reply

While learning of my long-forgotten wedding anniversary brings surprised laughs as opposed to emotional feelings, anniversaries have been on my mind lately. We are approaching 10 years since my brother killed himself. Continue Reading →

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Celebrity Suicides: How a Suicide Loss Survivor Copes

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Laura — Leave a reply

For suicide loss survivors such as myself, any breaking news relating to a celebrity suicide can trigger a wave of emotions. After the initial shock when hearing about the latest Continue Reading →

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The Calm After — and Before — the Storm

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Laura — Leave a reply

As the storm approached, D.C. prepared for the worst. A town that is woefully unprepared (in my opinion) to handle any kind of weather emergency used Hurricane Sandy as an Continue Reading →

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Humble Warrior

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Laura — 3 Comments ↓

Today marks the second anniversary of the day my life changed totally, completely and irreparably. As promised when I wrote “A Letter to My Brother on Day 365,” I am Continue Reading →

Posted in ... Yoga, Trapeze and Fitness | Tagged Change, Family, Friendship, Grief, Honesty, postaweek2011, Suicide, Thanks | 3 Comments ↓

Birthdays

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Laura — 14 Comments ↓

Today is my brother’s birthday. Or, it would have been anyway. He would be 34 years old — the age I was when he died.

Posted in ... Normal | Tagged Aging, Family, Grief, postaweek2011, Suicide | 14 Comments ↓

Grief: The Owner’s Manual

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Laura — 6 Comments ↓

Nearly two years after my brother’s suicide, I fully realize that the shock and pain of his death will likely never go away. As its one year anniversary came and Continue Reading →

Posted in ... Normal | Tagged Grief, postaweek2011, Suicide, Tragedy | 6 Comments ↓

Born This Way

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Laura — 1 Comment ↓

Lately, I’ve thought a lot about the sentiment of “Born This Way”. Yes, it’s the title of the latest Lady Gaga song (which, FYI, is awesome); it is also the Continue Reading →

Posted in ... Normal | Tagged Health, Honesty, postaweek2011, Spirit Day, Suicide | 1 Comment ↓

A Letter to My Brother on Day 365

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Laura — 14 Comments ↓

I took a mini-road trip on Saturday. It wasn’t quite as long as the time the two of us drove more than 2,500 miles from Portland, OR to our parents’ Continue Reading →

Posted in ... Normal | Tagged Grief, Suicide, Tragedy | 14 Comments ↓

Support Suicide Prevention

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Laura — 28 Comments ↓

My personal reflection on suicide in light of Spirit Day. Continue Reading →

Posted in ... Normal | Tagged Grief, Health, Spirit Day, Suicide, Tragedy, Youth | 28 Comments ↓

One Foot in Front of the Other

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Laura — 6 Comments ↓

In both my business and personal lives, people are still just finding out about my drama of the past year. The fact that I’m dealing with a difficult situation isn’t Continue Reading →

Posted in ... Normal, ... Work | Tagged ... Work, Grief, Suicide | 6 Comments ↓

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