My Heart is Riding Shotgun
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Nothing had stopped
Nothing had stopped
Nov 28, 2020
The first night I had without Tim, I was in a daze. I was foggy. I was exhausted. When I awoke the next morning after 9 hours of sleep, I showered, got dressed, with no idea what to wear...
The first night I had without Tim, I was in a daze. I was foggy. I was exhausted. When I awoke the next morning after 9 hours of sleep, I showered, got dressed, with no idea what to wear...

Pause, for now
Pause, for now
Sep 12, 2020
I need a few months to focus on the work that pays the bills.
I need a few months to focus on the work that pays the bills.

This is NOT about hiking
This is NOT about hiking
Sep 5, 2020
I was hiking Mayflower Gulch Grand Traverse trail. It was 60 degrees. The sky was blue with a few scattered, cotton ball clouds.
I was hiking Mayflower Gulch Grand Traverse trail. It was 60 degrees. The sky was blue with a few scattered, cotton ball clouds.

My Man
My Man
Aug 29, 2020
It's time you get to know the man in my ife. He is short strong, and agile. And he is covered with the softest, glossiest black hair.
It's time you get to know the man in my ife. He is short strong, and agile. And he is covered with the softest, glossiest black hair.

What will I do with them?
What will I do with them?
Aug 22, 2020
In preparing for Tim's celebration of life, one of the first things I did was create a slide show. I spent countless hours accessing photos on every device and storage place.
In preparing for Tim's celebration of life, one of the first things I did was create a slide show. I spent countless hours accessing photos on every device and storage place.

Words
Words
Aug 15, 2020
Writing helps me to gain a greater understanding of my own life.
Writing helps me to gain a greater understanding of my own life.

Scars and all
Scars and all
Aug 8, 2020
As I stood in meditation and learned of Kintsugi, I wept.
As I stood in meditation and learned of Kintsugi, I wept.

When you finally learn to love
When you finally learn to love
Aug 1, 2020
I made a note in my journal a few months ago about something I read about love.
I made a note in my journal a few months ago about something I read about love.

Keep coming back
Keep coming back
Jul 25, 2020
The day after Tim died, I went to a yoga class. And I felt nothing on my mat.
The day after Tim died, I went to a yoga class. And I felt nothing on my mat.

The power of a pronoun
The power of a pronoun
Jul 18, 2020
It can feel lonely when you are no longer part of a plural pronoun.
It can feel lonely when you are no longer part of a plural pronoun.

Take this off the trail
Take this off the trail
Jul 11, 2020
Being in nature is one of the easiest was to be present.
Being in nature is one of the easiest was to be present.

Do the best with what you know
Do the best with what you know
Jul 4, 2020
When I reflect, and feel doubt about something I have done in the past, I am training myself to ask, "did I do the best I could with what I knew?"
When I reflect, and feel doubt about something I have done in the past, I am training myself to ask, "did I do the best I could with what I knew?"
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.



Contact
I'd be honored to help you on your journey.
Prefer email? Reach me at info@loveyoumoredoula.com.






