Doug's Breast Cancer Story: My First Year Anniversary Without Keri

Thank you for writing this Doug. From reading your story I feel close to you and Keri, and I want you to know that your goal to get Keri's story out there is really working. thank you for continuing to share these moments with us!

Doug,

 

I want to echo the sentiments written in the comment above and thank you for this post. Anyone dealing with a loss will find your words and advice comforting and helpful.

Dear Doug,

 

It has been such a pleasure working with you. I really wish I could have met Keri; I find her courage and outlook inspiring, and her writing is vivid and touching.

 

Thank you so much for sharing this advice on grieving on such an important anniversary.

 

Warmly, 

Sarah 

Doug,

Thank you for your posts. I found this website today, and it was just what I needed to help me cope with the situation I'm dealing with. I'm so sorry for your loss and for your grief. Please know that reading about yours and Keri's journey has helped me to not feel so alone in mine.

Ray

Thank you so much for sharing your story and Keri.  What you say about "shadow grief" is so true.  Sometimes when I am feeling out of sorts, depressed, or anxious, I look at the calendar and suddently realize that I am coming up on a grief anniversary.  I haven't experienced the loss of a spouse, but in other grief situations, I've found that over time, I begin having more good days than bad.  But even years later, something will remind me of my loss, and I'll experience a stab of intense pain.  I hope sharing your story brings you comfort.