by Kathy on September 20, 2014 · 0 comments
in Bereavement, Chicago, Coping, Family, Friends, Grief, Healing, Hope, Life, Loss, Love, Memories, Mental Health, Suicide Prevention
“When you are walking today, I want you to think of your best memories of your person (people)…. Keep your loved ones’ memories alive, by speaking about them and saying their names.” ~ Ryan Chiaverini at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Chicago Out of the Darkness Walk (September 20, 2014)
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by Kathy on September 7, 2014 · 0 comments
in Anticipation, Bereavement, Coping, Faith, Friends, Gratitude, Grief, Healing, Hope, Life, Loss, Love, Memories, Music, Parenting, Peace, Perfect Moments, Sadness, Song Lyrics
We drove by on our way to dinner and noticed their front door was open. I asked Bob if he minded if we stopped by quickly to say, “hello.” I hadn’t seen them since the day of her funeral (which I ended up giving a eulogy at). I hopped out and rang the door bell. […]
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by Kathy on August 15, 2014 · 4 comments
in Accountability, Background, Cancer, Coping, Family, Friends, Gatekeeping, Hope, Inspiration, Life, Loss, Love, Mental Health, Suicide Prevention
Earlier this week one of my friends tagged me in a post on Facebook. In the post she shared a video of dumping a bucket of water over her head in the name of raising awareness for ALS. She then challenged me, along with two others, to do the same within 24 hours or make […]
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by Kathy on August 12, 2014 · 8 comments
in Balance, Bereavement, Coping, Grief, Healing, Hope, Life, Loss, Love, Mental Health, Pain, Peace, Sadness, Suicide Prevention
The older I get, the more people I care about who die, the more the balance seems to be shifting from most of my heart and mind being in this world to more of it being in the afterlife. My loved ones and I have experienced a lot of loss this summer. I get that […]
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by Kathy on May 19, 2014 · 0 comments
in Accountability, Background, Coping, Decisions, Exercise, Family, Friends, Game Changers, Healing, Hope, Inspiration, Life, Loss
Part of my training as a new Team Beachbody coach includes making this “Why” video. I thought you might like to see it. Please let me know what you think! Have you “liked” my new Facebook page yet? Fit and Healthy with Coach Kathy You can also check out my Beachbody coaching website to learn more about what […]
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by Kathy on May 13, 2014 · 22 comments
in Accountability, Addiction, Anxiety, Background, Balance, Change, Communication, Coping, Courage, Decisions, Exercise, Family, Friends, Game Changers, Healing, Hope, Life, Love, Mental Health, Relationships, Sensativity
I have been thinking about this question a lot. Especially since being diagnosed with moderate Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in November 2013. Me? Mentally Ill? Really? Seriously? Yes. Though it has taken me awhile to get used to living with this label, I am not ashamed of it. I have known and loved people with […]
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