My Heart is Riding Shotgun
A blog about grief, love and living.
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Remove the comma
Sep 19, 2026
This week, I was part of a conversation with several women who were contemplating what it would be like to be living with Alzheimer’s.
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Make your comeback
Make your comeback
Aug 28, 2026
So far this year while hiking, I’ve had two minor physical incidents.
So far this year while hiking, I’ve had two minor physical incidents.
When the door opens, don't rush to close it
When the door opens, don't rush to close it
Jul 31, 2026
It was completely unexpected. It was sudden. But after a few days in critical care, we were told directly, by a hepatologist, that Tim was at very high risk of dying within three months.
It was completely unexpected. It was sudden. But after a few days in critical care, we were told directly, by a hepatologist, that Tim was at very high risk of dying within three months.
When nothing makes sense, rules don’t either
When nothing makes sense, rules don’t either
Jun 20, 2026
Hank got arrested. Well, I might be exaggerating. I feel that the telling of this incident requires a little drama, because I was so raw with emotion at the time.
Hank got arrested. Well, I might be exaggerating. I feel that the telling of this incident requires a little drama, because I was so raw with emotion at the time.
There is no do-over
There is no do-over
May 22, 2026
I like to say that I don’t have any regrets in life.
I like to say that I don’t have any regrets in life.
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Unpack it
Unpack it
May 22, 2021
Remembering is to begin the process of grieving.
Remembering is to begin the process of grieving.
Coincidence?
Coincidence?
May 7, 2021
How do we know that those who leave this earth are still with us? We absolutely don’t. We don’t have the scientifically agreed upon details or the proof. But if you ask me, details and proof aren’t
How do we know that those who leave this earth are still with us? We absolutely don’t. We don’t have the scientifically agreed upon details or the proof. But if you ask me, details and proof aren’t
Find your sun
Find your sun
Apr 23, 2021
I got my first tattoo at age 24. It’s a sun. My favorite color is yellow. My favorite flower is a sunflower. And my favorite day is sunny.
I got my first tattoo at age 24. It’s a sun. My favorite color is yellow. My favorite flower is a sunflower. And my favorite day is sunny.
386 days
386 days
Apr 10, 2021
I have taken the pandemic with caution. I did this for my own safety, and as a human sharing this planet, to do my part to protect others.
I have taken the pandemic with caution. I did this for my own safety, and as a human sharing this planet, to do my part to protect others.
Stayed at the party too long
Stayed at the party too long
Mar 27, 2021
When you live in the Southeast, you get a couple of nice snows each winter. Because it was infrequent, it always made me giddy.
When you live in the Southeast, you get a couple of nice snows each winter. Because it was infrequent, it always made me giddy.
Turns, speed bumps, stop signs and green lights
Turns, speed bumps, stop signs and green lights
Mar 6, 2021
In January 2020, I hit a car. My body, literally hit a car.
In January 2020, I hit a car. My body, literally hit a car.
She has his jeans
She has his jeans
Feb 20, 2021
I will be perfectly honest and say, there is something that I never understood until I was facing it.
I will be perfectly honest and say, there is something that I never understood until I was facing it.
It's final
It's final
Feb 6, 2021
The Clerk of the Court has accepted and filed the final Accounting for the Estate of….and the Estate is now closed.
The Clerk of the Court has accepted and filed the final Accounting for the Estate of….and the Estate is now closed.
We never made it to Grand Cayman
We never made it to Grand Cayman
Jan 23, 2021
If you knew exactly what your future held, and it included as much excruciating sorrow as it did immense joy, would you choose it anyway?
If you knew exactly what your future held, and it included as much excruciating sorrow as it did immense joy, would you choose it anyway?
It's now full
It's now full
Jan 9, 2021
I have 15 journals. I love to shop for them. Scan the physical shelves. Pick them up. Flip the pages. Assess the type of paper. I love to receive them as gifts. And I have never filled one.
I have 15 journals. I love to shop for them. Scan the physical shelves. Pick them up. Flip the pages. Assess the type of paper. I love to receive them as gifts. And I have never filled one.
No Such Thing
No Such Thing
Dec 26, 2020
My friend Chuck says there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes. I think he learned this sage wisdom from his father. The first time I heard it, I said, I like that!
My friend Chuck says there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes. I think he learned this sage wisdom from his father. The first time I heard it, I said, I like that!
Finding My More
Finding My More
Dec 12, 2020
You find a partner, you figure out how to support one another, and you shift and modify to make it together. It’s a fairly standard part of life.
You find a partner, you figure out how to support one another, and you shift and modify to make it together. It’s a fairly standard part of life.
About the Author
Hi, I’'m Yve!
I am an end-of-life-doula, a grief educator, a business professional, a yoga teacher, a writer, a nature lover, and a widow. Phew!
In 2019 I was shaken by a life event that has given me a precious opportunity to see and accept my truth — I am exactly where I’m supposed to be — and I'm not alone! With my knowledge and experience, I aim to support others in their journeys.
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I'd be honored to help you on your journey.
Prefer email? Reach me at info@loveyoumoredoula.com.
