Category Archives: Grief

Going West – The Kilpeck Corbels

Posted on August 29, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Kilpeck’s bellcote reminded me of the first church we had visited, where our adventures had begun, though this one is a nineteenth century addition, carved and decorated in keeping with the rest of the building; restorations have been gentle here. … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Egypt, Ancient sites, Art, Churches, Don and Wen, Goddess, Grief, History, mystery, Photography, Sacred sites, Wales | Tagged carvings, Norman architecture, sheela na gig, symbolism | Leave a comment

Automatic

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Sue Vincent

The pen moves slowly across the page, as if resisting the words that spill forth in ink. There is a hesitancy, a reluctance, as if the writer herself does not want to see the story that is unfolding. An expression … Continue reading →

Posted in fiction, Grief, writing | Tagged abuse, automatic writing, flash fiction, horror, supernatural, violence | 19 Comments

A dinner date

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Clearing old receipts out of my purse, I once again came across a photo and remembered… Stiletto heels, long black gloves, glitzy jewels … I was making a very special effort for him that night. The gown looked amazing. I’d … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship, Grief, Life, Love and Laughter | Tagged confidence, evening dress, fast food, freedom, funeral, love, MacDonalds, memoirs, promises | 59 Comments

Starting small…

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Sue Vincent

“…grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change…” Alert and tense, ready for any stumble, I watched him cross the living room, slowly, painstakingly, supported by the walking frame. He does it every day, and so do … Continue reading →

Posted in Brain injury, family, Grief | Tagged disability, growth, knowing yourself, physical challenges, recovery, serenity prayer, wisdom | 74 Comments

Elusive realities: Janice Spina – Visits from Beyond

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Sue Vincent

When we lose a loved one I believe that they are always near us in our hearts and minds. Each time I lost a loved one – first my grandfather, father, mother, grandmother, and finally my aunt, I experienced a … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Elusive realities, family, Grief, Guest post, Relationships, soul, Spirituality | Tagged beyond death, death, love, messages from beyond, presence | 43 Comments

A light in the darkness

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Sue Vincent

“I have awoken with a fire in my belly, a good fire, one that speaks of life, a beacon in the dark, and if I place it on a high enough peak perhaps you can see it, perhaps it can … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, depression, Grief, Life, Love, Memories, Nick Verron, Spirituality, transformation | Tagged choosing life, darkness, Emmerdale, healing, health, Leah Bracknell, lung cancer, making choices, solstice, wellness, winter | 36 Comments

Guest author: D. G. Kaye – Messages from Beyond

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Thanks so much Sue for your open invitation for writers to guest post at your beautiful blog. I’m finally taking you up on it as it’s been awhile. In light of your recent blog post, A Ghost of Myself and … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Grief, Guest post | Tagged ghosts, memoirs, paranormal, true stories, unexplained | 178 Comments

Music that means something – Day 4 – Kate Bush

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I never liked Wuthering Heights. To be fair, the prejudice might be because I never really cared for the book either, though that might be considered sacrilege in some quarters. Especially for a Yorkshire woman. But Kate Bush herself was … Continue reading →

Posted in Grief, Music | Tagged angels, lyrics, songs | 34 Comments

#writephoto – Woman at the water’s edge by Michael

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Sue Vincent

It’s a place to go where magic happens. When asked where it is I always say: Far from anywhere. Across the sandhills and down through the runoff I wander focused always on the distance surf, relentlessly pounding the rocks, forever … Continue reading →

Posted in Grief, photo prompt, Photography | Tagged companionship, flash fiction, loneliness, pain, story | 1 Comment

Guest author: S. Jackson – Regarding Child Loss

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I’m not the woman I once was…I know the hurt, the battle within. I’m not the woman I once was… I’m not the mama I once was… but I’m me, please take me as I am, full of flaws… I … Continue reading →