3AM Tears

I woke early this morning in tears. And it took a bit to understand the why.  [This post is all about me, trying to work through those tears. Nothing at all about retirement transition, so feel free to move on! Why am I posting? In the hope that someone else knows that they are not … Continue reading 3AM Tears

What’s in a Name? Is it Grief? Is it Trauma?

To misquote Shakespeare, what exactly do I name this thing I’m dealing with - this aftermath of my life-quake.. Is it grief and mourning for a major loss?  Is it natural disaster trauma and acute PTSD?  Is it just another major life transition?  Is it all of the above? As I looked further into loss … Continue reading What’s in a Name? Is it Grief? Is it Trauma?