Category Archives: Growing Older

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Courage – My 2017 Word of The Year

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Sarah Maude

It took me a while to come up with a word for 2017 – Initially I was going to use discover – I even made a graphic for it. But then I realized through my sadness and pain – I … Continue reading →

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A Very Sad Christmas 2016

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Sarah Maude

It is Christmas day, and I must say a really sad one. I kissed my husband on the cheek and said Merry Christmas – knowing he probably doesn’t even know it is Christmas. We had a family party at my … Continue reading →

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Professional Help

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Sarah Maude

I needed professional help. I felt I couldn’t deal with all these things swirling through my head; I felt like I was going to have a nervous breakdown. I have a habit that as soon as I wake up. I … Continue reading →

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