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Becky Adams
Jul 31, 20242 min read
Tangible Proof of Hope Amidst Grief
I attended The Compassionate Friends National Conference a few weeks ago, and as I’ve reflected on the experience, I realize that...
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Becky Adams
Feb 25, 20244 min read
I Could Have Done Better
And I'm sad about it. But I promise you, it won't happen again. I recently read Aubrey Gordon’s brilliant book, What We Don’t Talk About...
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Becky Adams
Jun 11, 20234 min read
10 Signs From Matt
Occasionally, something will happen that I can’t quite explain. Was it a coincidence? Was it a sign from the other side? We have many...
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Becky Adams
May 12, 20234 min read
10 on the 10th: A New Way to Blog
Since Matt’s football jersey number was 10, and I wrote my last blog on the 10th, I thought I’d change the format into 10 on the 10th. ...
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Becky Adams
Apr 19, 20233 min read
Memories of Matt
Until 2017, April was my favorite month. It’s my birthday month; it’s the month when the weather gets warmer; it’s a month with a school...
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Becky Adams
Dec 31, 20224 min read
Teary Tutorial: 3 Things I Learned While Crying in 2022
Lest you think I walk around weeping all day, allow me to reassure you that I don’t. Most days I don’t cry at all. Every day I smile...
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Becky Adams
Sep 18, 20224 min read
Face It
Last night I sat outside by the pool, reading my book, comfy on my outdoor sofa, feet propped up on the wicker ottoman. Little by little...
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Becky Adams
Aug 16, 20222 min read
No Pressure Present Tense: Writing Prompt #4
Being mindful is all the rage! It’s good to take a breath and look around in the present without worrying about whether it’s good or...
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Becky Adams
Aug 9, 20223 min read
A Solid Block of Self Care: Writing Prompt #3
How do you care for yourself physically? Caring for yourself physically can include diet, exercise, and sleep, but I want to expand the...
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Becky Adams
Jul 31, 20224 min read
Writing Prompt #2
Describe a happy memory, a positive experience you shared with your loved one. Write down what you were doing and where you were. Add...
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Becky Adams
Jul 24, 20225 min read
I’d Like to Hear from You (Part 2)
Since I have begun attending meetings of the Compassionate Friends (a support group for bereaved parents that I've mentioned before), I...
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Becky Adams
Jul 24, 20223 min read
Sometimes You Gotta Regroup (Part 1)
Oops, I didn’t mean to disappear for so long. Sometimes these things happen. You get busy and time speeds up, the days flash by. Or...
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Becky Adams
Jun 14, 20223 min read
Add These Words to Your Vocabulary Today!
The other day I had a rousing discussion with my good friend Bill Dolan, known in some circles as The Father of Proconsequentialism. ...
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Becky Adams
May 31, 20223 min read
Three Things to Do When the World Seems Crazy
I’m no expert, but sometimes the world seems pretty crazy. I’ve been feeling overwhelmed, so I had to do a few things to take care of...
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Becky Adams
Apr 30, 20226 min read
The Compassionate Friendly Letter
The mission of The Compassionate Friends: When a child dies, at any age, the family suffers intense pain and may feel hopeless and...
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Becky Adams
Apr 10, 20226 min read
I Don't Belong Here
No matter where I was, what I was doing, or who I was with, in those first few months after my son died, the same four words would repeat...
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Becky Adams
Mar 22, 20224 min read
I'm Just a Passenger in the Back Seat of My Own Car
This is a quote from one of my co-workers. We were shivering in the parking lot while the fire alarm brayed and honked from inside the...
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Becky Adams
Mar 1, 20223 min read
That Chicken Fried Song
Country music ain't for me, but that song strikes a chord. Strikes a chord. Ha! No pun intended. My husband claims that I like country...
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Becky Adams
Feb 16, 20224 min read
The Computer Is Playing Mind(less) Games With Me
Help! I'm trapped, trying to think of five-letter words, while the world rushes by. The computer is a cruel mistress. Hey! There’s a...
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Becky Adams
Feb 8, 20224 min read
Why Am I Crying?
Sometimes you start crying, and it’s not for the reasons you think you’re crying. (This is why I always carry tissues.) A couple of...
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