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Tag: grief

Posted on1 April 20117 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

April

by Just Frances4 Comments on April

April is upon us again and if I’m honest I’m dreading the entire month. I remember two years ago when April Fools’ Day rolled around – Paul…

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Posted on27 March 20117 July 2021Widow Life

Paperwork

by Just Frances2 Comments on Paperwork

I’ve spent much of the weekend going through Paul’s old university newspapers and clippings. It’s strange because many of the stories feel like ghosted memories…

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Posted on19 March 20117 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Struggling with apathy

by Just Frances6 Comments on Struggling with apathy

I have these conversations in my head where I shout at myself for being so stressed and unhappy and apathetic, then I tell myself to…

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Posted on25 February 20116 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Emotional screens

by Just Frances2 Comments on Emotional screens

It’s been a bit of a crazy month as I cope with a gazillion emotions swarming around my heart and soul. Then tonight, I sat…

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Posted on22 February 20116 July 2021Widow Life

With this ring

by Just Frances7 Comments on With this ring

The last thing I expected from Paul when we took a mini-break to Venice back in spring 2004 was an engagement ring. I mean, I…

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Posted on19 February 20116 July 2021Everyday Life

Sorting swords

by Just Frances3 Comments on Sorting swords

I finally got around to sorting through some of Paul’s stuff. In this case, it was a pile of stock leftover from his eBay business.…

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Posted on14 February 20116 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

A valentine-less Valentine’s Day

by Just Frances2 Comments on A valentine-less Valentine’s Day

I’ve always been a bit put off with Valentine’s Day. I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that I was…

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Posted on6 February 20116 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Nine years ago

by Just Frances4 Comments on Nine years ago

Nine years ago today, my intended life plans changed. Only I didn’t know it at the time. I was living in Scotland whilst studying at…

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Posted on31 January 20115 July 2021Crafting & Creating, Everyday Life

Survival kits

by Just Frances3 Comments on Survival kits

We have survival kits for camping trips and natural disasters. We have special kits for snake bites and cuts. We keep emergency kits in our…

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Posted on31 December 20105 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Reflections of 2010

by Just Frances1 Comment on Reflections of 2010

As 2010 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the past year. And if I’m honest, I have to admit that it was…

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Posted on21 December 20105 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Everybody hurts, sometimes

by Just Frances3 Comments on Everybody hurts, sometimes

I’ve really been struggling through this holiday season – much more than last year when I was still in a bit of shock and disbelief over the…

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Posted on18 November 20105 July 2021Everyday Life

Kid questions

by Just Frances1 Comment on Kid questions

Kids are great. I love the way they don’t mince words. I called a friend on Tuesday to ask for help after claiming it “Ask…

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Posted on7 November 20105 July 2021Widow Life

The hard days

by Just Frances8 Comments on The hard days

The thing about grief is that sometimes it just hits you out of nowhere. Yesterday was such a great day. I really enjoyed spending time…

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Posted on20 October 20104 July 2021Everyday Life, Widow Life

Learning to cope [?]

by Just Frances9 Comments on Learning to cope [?]

It’s been nearly a month since I posted about being stressed and unhappy and I hate to admit that not much has changed. I’ve had…

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Posted on25 September 201018 August 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Unhappily stressed

by Just Frances6 Comments on Unhappily stressed

I’m really struggling this week. Actually, I’ve been struggling for a couple of weeks now. I’m sad and I feel quite helpless about it. I’m…

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Posted on20 September 20104 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Sometimes I want to…

by Just Frances7 Comments on Sometimes I want to…

Sometimes I want to scream at the top of my lungs. I want to yell. I want to shout. I want to wail about how…

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Posted on14 September 20104 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

That’s me home [?]

by Just Frances4 Comments on That’s me home [?]

Well, that’s me home again to the great US of A. But you know what? I don’t feel that I’ve come home. I feel like…

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Posted on31 August 20104 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Falling into autumn

by Just Frances4 Comments on Falling into autumn

I used to enjoy the confluence of seasons; the awkward meeting between weather patterns – one anxious to begin its reign whilst the other tries in vain…

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Posted on30 July 20103 July 2021Widow Life

Set in stone

by Just Frances13 Comments on Set in stone

I struggled with how to start this post, or if I would even write it at all because it’s hard to know how to “announce”…

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Posted on16 July 20103 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

A sad goodbye

by Just Frances4 Comments on A sad goodbye

I’ve said goodbye to Frieda today and it makes me so sad. I know you’re probably thinking “It was just a car; what’s the big…

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Just Frances is a personal website maintained by me, Frances Ryan. I am a quirky runner, writer, thinker, drinker, crafter, adventurer, and researcher. I am also a daughter, sister, aunty, friend, and widow. But mostly, I am just Frances. (She/Her)

I blog about my life, including my travels and adventures, my experiences with PKD and ITP, my life as a young(ish) widow, and my life in general, really. Learn more about the topics I write about here.

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