Tag Archives: losing a loved one

Nothing Left Unsaid

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Sue Salach

My mom recently visited New York and was showing me the pictures of the Ground Zero Memorial. One of my most unsettling thoughts regarding 9/11 was about what was left unsaid. My mind goes to a couple who possibly had … Continue reading →

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We’re All Geniuses in Hind-Site

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Sue Salach

It’s amazing how insightful we are about situations faced in the past. Why? Because once  the chaos has subsided and the situation is over, we can analyze it from a new perspective. However; when in the midst of challenges in … Continue reading →

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What you focus on Expands

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Sue Salach

A phrase shared by Stedman Graham during his presentation at the 2008 Aging In America conference was: “What you focus on expands”. The phrase instantly brought to mind my friend Holly who had been diagnosed with a rare form of … Continue reading →

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Support for End-of-Life

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Sue Salach

“People I know who have gone on hospice only lived 2 weeks”.  This was what my step-mother said when we discussed hospice as a care option after the cancer in her lungs had increased in size during her chemo treatment.  … Continue reading →

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There’s Got to Be a Morning After

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Sue Salach

While on vacation I joked about randomly breaking into the song “The Morning After” from the 1972 action-adventure disaster film Poseidon Adventure (ok not so funny while on a cruise ship).  However; it did get me thinking about caregiving (may … Continue reading →

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She’s Really Gone

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Sue Salach

The other day I had one of those moments when I realized that my Aunt Josie was dead.  I was cleaning the front room of our house and noticed a picture of us taken at my first book signing after … Continue reading →

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2013 – Don’t Let the Door Hit You…

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Sue Salach

2013 has turned out to be another year full of trials, tribulations and tragedy for me as a family caregiver. The year started out with my Aunt’s diagnosis of bladder cancer which lead over the course of this year to … Continue reading →

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What I Really Want for Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Sue Salach

As it is every year, my Mom will call and ask what I want for Christmas.  She is an amazing and generous person and having her for a Mom has spoiled me since childhood.  Each year I would share certain … Continue reading →

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I Had a Bad Day

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Sue Salach

Yesterday I had a bad day. Getting out of bed was challenging. I felt gloomy, dejected and disheartened.  I re-scheduled my appointments and spent ½ the day in my pajamas mindlessly playing games on the computer.  Then I did something … Continue reading →

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The Call

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Sue Salach

I remember it vividly, it was 11:30pm on March 6, 2005, my husband and I were on our way back from an evening with friends when my cell phone rang.  Recognizing the number, my heart raced as I answered the … Continue reading →

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CaregiverLife Radio – Coping with Loss, The Grief Journey

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Sue Salach

Grief is something we will all experience at some point in our life.  Whether the loss of a job, home, relationship or the death of a loved one, grief is part of the human experience. Please join me today at … Continue reading →

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Good Grief

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Sue Salach

Many people I’ve spoken with about grief think that there is a “time of mourning”. This would suggest a beginning as well as an end. I believe that grief is a journey that has no end date, it simply changes … Continue reading →

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Perspective from the Rearview Mirror

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Sue Salach

It’s hard to believe that it’s January.  It feels like time speeds up as each year passes.  2011 was a year filled with so many trials and tragedy that, at times, I just wanted to curl up in the fetal position … Continue reading →

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Love – It’s all the matters in the end

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Sue Salach

One of my favorite movies is Moulin Rouge and one of the lines from the movie says, “The greatest thing in all the world is to love and be loved in return.” I love that line. It’s so true. A few … Continue reading →

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