by Sydell Weiner | Aug 15, 2019 | Bereavement, Grief, Grief Support, Losing a Loved One, Losing a Spouse
The hospital smells of disinfectant, trying to mask the presence of illness and grief. I walk into my husband’s room and give him a hug. I hold on tight, and even though he’s too weak to reciprocate, I relish the familiar touch and feel of his skin. How, I...
by Sydell Weiner | Aug 14, 2019 | Grief, Grief Support, Losing a Loved One, Losing a Spouse, Losing a Spouse, Surviving loss
“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” This quote is getting thousands of “Likes” on Facebook, but are acts of kindness what we practice in our everyday lives? In March of 2002, my husband Rex and I moved to a small fixer upper in...
by Sydell Weiner | Jan 16, 2018 | Age related Issues, Aging, Bereavement, Grief, Grief Support, Losing a Loved One, Losing a Spouse, Losing a Spouse, Surviving loss
I used to be pretty, I mean cheerleader, actress, head-turning pretty. Fortunately, I was also smart. I learned early that it would take more than good looks to make my way in the world. And as much as I’m struggling with aging, it’s harder for women whose...
by Sydell Weiner | Nov 25, 2017 | Artistic Genius, Bereavement, Genius, Losing a Spouse, Relationships, Set Design, Surviving loss
My husband Rex was a brilliant set designer. He did his best work in the scene shop behind the theatre at Cal State Dominguez Hills, where we worked together for 25 years. The shop was 50 x 100 feet with 30 foot ceilings, and every inch had a designated...
by Sydell Weiner | Aug 1, 2017 | Age related Issues, Aging, Bereavement, Does the Soul Survive, Early Mother Loss, Grief, Grief Support, Life after Death, Losing a Loved One, Losing a Spouse, Mother Loss, Motherless Daughters
Would my life have been different if my mother had lived beyond my 14th year? She was my universe, and I revolved around her like a planet orbiting the sun. It was safe and predictable, and I knew where I belonged. My mother died suddenly, after a five year...