Beautiful Bittersweet Life

March 13, 2012, will forever be the day that split my world into two parts: before and after. My husband died suddenly of an accidental opioid overdose, one of too many who have lost their life to this plague. It has been a long journey, traveling through the ups and downs of grief. In the beginning, I didn’t think I would ever find joy in life again. It was through grief support from individuals, groups, and books that I was able to find a life where sorrow and joy coexisted. I learned that grief never leaves, but it softens with time.

Since then, many people have asked me how I’ve coped with his death or how they can help friends experiencing grief. I created this blog to share my grief journey, hoping to help others.