Monthly Archives: September 2010

The Disease Called Perfection

I stumbled across this blog post today and it left me in tears. This is something every, and I repeat EVERY, widow should read. We don’t have to be perfect, we don’t have to try so damn hard to put on the brave face. Why do we put that immense pressure on ourselves, especially in…

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Just a Little Ramble

I haven’t had much to say lately, I guess I’ve been in an avoidance phase lately. I’m also distracted with the opening of my new business, Erin Berky Photography. My late husband is the courage behind this endeavor and I’ve been working hard behind the scenes to get everything in line for the grand opening….

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A Widda Dilemma

I need a moment for self-pity and whining. This won’t be pretty, but I need to vent it out and get it off my mind. I see so many widows who have made it through the toughest part of their journey (not that it’s ever over) and found happiness again. I look at them, and…

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Finding My Joy

This is week two of my self-portrait project based on the ‘Finding YOUR Joy’ workshop with Kelly Willette. This week focuses on the people, places, and things around you that make you YOU. We’ve been challenged to take fifteen photos that reflect the outside influences that bring us joy. Although a part of self-portrait study,…

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To Honor You

Thank you Taryn at the American Widow Project for sharing this today. This is where I want to be. I want to sing along to his favorite songs, not cry when I hear them. I want to dance in the rain, not find it depressing. I want to get out and live this life, not…

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