Hilary WeaverI’m not a Grinch, I’m grievingI’ve always loved the holidays. I’m not religious, but I love the family tradition.Nov 14, 2018Nov 14, 2018
Hilary WeaverMissing my brother on my wedding anniversaryIt’s kind of weird, at the surface: on my wedding anniversary this past Wednesday, I was really feeling my grief for my brother. Meaning…Oct 15, 2018Oct 15, 2018
Hilary WeaverA little pain to heal the soulSaturday, I got the linework done on the memorial tattoo for my brother. It’s my 14th tattoo, covering up my very first one. And by far my…Sep 5, 2018Sep 5, 2018
Hilary WeaverWeddings and FuneralsWe were invited to two separate weddings yesterday — a friend of my husband’s, and my husband’s cousin. We decided to go to my husband’s…Aug 20, 2018Aug 20, 2018
Hilary WeaverThe state of my griefI’ve been meaning to write more here. More about my grief and loss and how much I miss my brother. I need to process more, to face more.Aug 14, 2018Aug 14, 2018
Hilary WeaverMemorial keepsakesI’m getting a memorial tattoo at the end of this month, designed to honor my brother. It will be awesome and kind of ridiculous, but that…Aug 11, 2018Aug 11, 2018
Hilary WeaverSo much pain in the potentialOf course it’s difficult when I see a picture of my brother, at any age. But I think what is more difficult, most days, is when I see what…Aug 8, 2018Aug 8, 2018
Hilary WeaverHe said ‘Hi’ to me today via the menuI’m in Wisconsin for a conference, and used my favorite Find Me Gluten Free app to find a restaurant for dinner (I have Celiac). I found a…Aug 6, 2018Aug 6, 2018
Hilary WeaverThe hidden “features” of griefEveryone experiences grief differently, for sure. And each death is different, as well. I’ve experienced both sets of grandparents and my…Aug 3, 2018Aug 3, 2018
