My Heart is Riding Shotgun
A blog about grief, love and living.
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One of my great loves
Feb 14, 2026
If you ever question why I write so much about hiking on a blog about grief and death, remember this -our natural world is a role model for life, dormancy, transitions, change, and growth
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I'm back with More
I'm back with More
Feb 9, 2026
Just a quick note to say, a new blog post will be coming on Saturday. I am back and into my writing groove. I am also now offering virtual events.
Just a quick note to say, a new blog post will be coming on Saturday. I am back and into my writing groove. I am also now offering virtual events.
I'm here for more
I'm here for more
Dec 20, 2025
My mom was very affectionate. I remember in my younger years, the hugging, the squeezing, the tickles, and all the giggles that came with it.
My mom was very affectionate. I remember in my younger years, the hugging, the squeezing, the tickles, and all the giggles that came with it.
There was a lot of drama
There was a lot of drama
Nov 1, 2025
I’ve traveled many times to the beautiful Southwest corner of Utah. Eastern Utah has been so close, and so far, since moving to Denver, but I finally made it there.
I’ve traveled many times to the beautiful Southwest corner of Utah. Eastern Utah has been so close, and so far, since moving to Denver, but I finally made it there.
A sprinkle of gold dust
A sprinkle of gold dust
Sep 28, 2025
I was honored to recently attend an event with a close community who share strong faith and fellowship. The theme was “A Broken Masterpiece.”
I was honored to recently attend an event with a close community who share strong faith and fellowship. The theme was “A Broken Masterpiece.”
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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.
The moment that shakes you
The moment that shakes you
Mar 30, 2020
What do you do when your partner of 15 years is told he has an 80 percent chance of dying within three months?
What do you do when your partner of 15 years is told he has an 80 percent chance of dying within three months?
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.
