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Bill Southern's avatar

I think yoga would make me angry, too.

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Gabi Coatsworth's avatar

I love this! Not least because of the reminder about killer arms with yoga. I agree, and it's good to hear you laughing at yourself...

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Cindy Eastman's avatar

I'm my own source of comic relief ;)

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Catherine Harris's avatar

I so very much related to this. Thank you. I thought I was losing my mind.

I also have to push, nudge and hurl myself into doing things that are not my norm. Most times it ends up okay, but when it doesn't, I get gun shy again.

Some days it's like my thoughts aren't even mine, and the next a dynamo that can take on the world.

I will keep trying. Thanks again for your post, it helps to nit be so alone.

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Cindy Eastman's avatar

Thank you. You're definitely not alone. ♥️

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Eleanor N's avatar

Thank You for the graphic of my grief...

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Carole Bumpus's avatar

Well, you're way ahead of me! (I had to look up the meaning of the word 'namaste'.) But maybe this 'forced march' of acceptance is too soon! Or, maybe, this step to yoga is too close to your daughter. Perhaps, a gift of kindness that gives you a new window on moving forward! One without so many memories right now which are too raw! Just a thought, dear friend.

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Cindy Eastman's avatar

Always grateful for your thoughts. ♥️

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David Leite's avatar

As you know, I’ve always said that every girl needs a gay. And I’ll be happy to be your gay and pick out your outfit for your book launch! XOXO

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Cindy Eastman's avatar

Expect my call...♥️

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Barbara Stark Nemon's avatar

Wow! Good for you for making all of these efforts. If you are ever in the mood, check out this podcast by long ago, friend.https://lisakeefauver.com/podcast-gsb-1 It’s called. Grief is a sneaky bitch. Seems like the right day to suggest it…

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Cindy Eastman's avatar

I just started following JS Park on social media. I thought about contacting him for a blurb for my grief anthology! Than you!

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Barbara Stark Nemon's avatar

You might also want to connect with Lisa Keefauver… and her grief work…. I hold you both in my heart….

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Cindy Eastman's avatar

I still have her podcast open on my phone...haven't listened yet. Do you know her? What's the best way to connect, do you think? xo

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sandi's avatar

Your writing about grief and love and Annie is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your heart with us. Sending you a hug!

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Cindy Eastman's avatar

Thank you ♥️ Hug received :)

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Ginni Simpson's avatar

Thank you for sharing so much of your heart, heartbreak, struggles, etc. Whether that’s your goal or not, I’m sure you are helping people by expressing what so many bury even from themselves.

The pain of our loss/grief is commensurate with the depth of our love.

There is much I’d like to share with you but don’t feel comfortable doing so in a comment on your post.

Sending hugs and love❤️❤️❤️

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Cindy Eastman's avatar

Thank you Ginni ♥️

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