My Heart is Riding Shotgun
A blog about grief, love and living.
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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.
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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.
Well, there's a story
Well, there's a story
Apr 18, 2026
About five months after Tim died, I took my ring to the jeweler to be cleaned and polished. This is the same jeweler where Tim purchased the ring in 2010.
About five months after Tim died, I took my ring to the jeweler to be cleaned and polished. This is the same jeweler where Tim purchased the ring in 2010.
The main ingredient
The main ingredient
Mar 21, 2026
I don’t believe there is anything that Tim enjoyed more than entertaining in our home.
I don’t believe there is anything that Tim enjoyed more than entertaining in our home.
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Here we go again
Here we go again
Jun 13, 2020
There are only a few things that feel permanent to me right now - death being the great reminder of this.
There are only a few things that feel permanent to me right now - death being the great reminder of this.
How are you?
How are you?
Jun 6, 2020
How do you respond to this greeting, this question, when moment to moment, you ae not reall sure yourself?
How do you respond to this greeting, this question, when moment to moment, you ae not reall sure yourself?
I have lost my compass
I have lost my compass
May 30, 2020
Grief put me in a daze. Strangely enough, I was fully functioning.
Grief put me in a daze. Strangely enough, I was fully functioning.
Thank you
Thank you
May 23, 2020
I bought a journal the day after Tim died. It was the only thng I as oved to do.
I bought a journal the day after Tim died. It was the only thng I as oved to do.
Life in boxes
Life in boxes
May 16, 2020
Why Colorado? Everyone asked. We were ready for something new.
Why Colorado? Everyone asked. We were ready for something new.
Cracked wide open
Cracked wide open
May 9, 2020
Sitting in grief. Cracked wide open. Vulnerable to feel everything. And that is exactly where I wanted to stay.
Sitting in grief. Cracked wide open. Vulnerable to feel everything. And that is exactly where I wanted to stay.
We made it
We made it
May 2, 2020
Crossing the state line was the most emotional moment of the road trip.
Crossing the state line was the most emotional moment of the road trip.
It's time for a road trip
It's time for a road trip
Apr 25, 2020
Driving helps me feel like I' in control of my route, my safety, and m destiny.
Driving helps me feel like I' in control of my route, my safety, and m destiny.
Most things are temporary
Most things are temporary
Apr 19, 2020
Sustaining an injury such as an Achilles tendon rupture stinks, but it's not life threatening.
Sustaining an injury such as an Achilles tendon rupture stinks, but it's not life threatening.
Meet yourself where you are
Meet yourself where you are
Apr 11, 2020
Meeting yourself where you are is about your ability and willingness to sit in a place that is uncomfortable.
Meeting yourself where you are is about your ability and willingness to sit in a place that is uncomfortable.
Usher got the words right
Usher got the words right
Apr 5, 2020
Change, brokenness and loss come in different forms and to varying degrees.
Change, brokenness and loss come in different forms and to varying degrees.
I think I’d like to avoid this
I think I’d like to avoid this
Mar 30, 2020
We can't avoid it. Change, brokenness, loss is going to happen.
We can't avoid it. Change, brokenness, loss is going to happen.
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.
