I have been grieving the loss of my mom most of the year. As the news from Las Vegas unfolded this week, it has been difficult to grasp the number of people who are grieving the loss of their loved one or lived through this unimaginable act of terrorism. If a circle was drawn around […]
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Acts of terror often lead to strong emotional reactions which can include disbelief, anger, fear, and sadness. These reactions create stress which can have a very profound effect on our mental and physical health. People who have experienced the trauma often fall into the following categories: Survivors of past traumatic…
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“Terrorism is as old as history and almost certainly older. In 68 B.C., for instance, the Roman city of Ostia, a vital port for one of the world’s earliest superpowers, was set on fire by a band of thugs. They destroyed the consular war fleet and, rather embarrassingly, kidnapped…
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop in some people who have seen or lived through a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. Those who have experienced or witnessed a terrorist attack may feel one or all of these symptoms: Recurring thoughts of the incident. Becoming afraid of everything, not leaving…
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I had just read the articles in the May/June 2016 issue of Scientific American Mind on The Mind of A Terrorist when news came in about the unthinkable Orlando massacre. “The steep and virulent rise of terrorism ranks among the more disturbing trends in the world today. According to the…
My featured image for this post is a photo of my mom on her porch with a bouquet I sent her for Thanksgiving. Since I could not be there to eat her delicious meal, I would often send her flowers for her holiday table. I started blogging about wellness and health on 9/28/15 and I […]
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Today, Friday 8/25/17, it has been six months since my mom passed away. I first saw this quote, “To forget is vain endeavor, loves remembrance lasts forever” a few years ago on a bike ride. I had stopped at a small cemetery along the road to lie down in the cool grass, and when I […]
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Happy Anniversary to a very cute couple! It is hard to believe it has been three years since your wedding on 8/2/14. What a day on Vashon, a place mom loved to go when she visited our family in Seattle. The sunset and the setting were perfect. Congratulations to this beautiful bride and groom! Edie […]
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I awoke this morning just as the birds started to sing. Today, July 2, 2017 would have been my mom’s 93rd birthday. I was her lark up at the crack of dawn and she was my night owl just getting busy when the moon came up. Mom dearly loved the moon and knew exactly what […]
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Celebrations and family traditions feel different after you lose someone you love. Since my mom died this past February, each significant life event, such as a birthday, is forever changed. Today is one of those days that will never feel the same for me. Traditions will change, but the memories will always remain. Mom and […]
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