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Finding Gratitude in Grief
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Finding Gratitude in Grief

Grief, Healing, Life, Personal, Uncategorized

Finding Gratitude in Grief

Heather Gaffney-Darnell2022-01-04T16:32:39-05:00November 24th, 2020|

I miss Mom. It is the second Thanksgiving without her, and it hits me more and more how she was the proverbial glue for our family during the holidays. It may not have always been the healthiest of gatherings. Family holidays were served with the small side portion of guilt knowing how hurt and resentful Mom [...]

Normalizing Imperfection: Swimming in the Dark
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Normalizing Imperfection: Swimming in the Dark

Healing, Life, Personal, Shadow Work, Uncategorized

Normalizing Imperfection: Swimming in the Dark

Heather Gaffney-Darnell2022-01-04T16:33:01-05:00September 2nd, 2020|

I strive to be transparent about my idiosyncrasies, even if I know that it is a result of an inner 10 year old pitching a tantrum. This weeks drama? Jealousy... The green eyed monster that felt threatened by people more popular than me, prettier than me, and more successful than me. The little monster who was [...]