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  • Peggy Dougherty
  • July 7, 2025

Mike,

I think there are many phases and stages of the grief journey, and no one grieves the same way and on the same time table.

Even the main stages of grief do not occur in a neat pattern one after the other, but are part of an uneven cycling back and forth.

I do not know the author, but would be willing to bet that he experiences these swings like others on the grief journey.

God bless.

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  • Peggy Dougherty
  • July 7, 2025

May I suggest a GriefShare Support Group?

I think it would help to suggest answers to the very questions that you asked.

God bless.

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  • Peggy Dougherty
  • July 7, 2025

Jon,

I definitely believe that the overpowering scent of roses in the room was a sign that she is okay.

I have had several friends report something very similar to me at different times.

God bless.

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  • Peggy Dougherty
  • July 7, 2025

Paul,

That is sad about friends deserting and family not mentioning her name.

Unfortunately, death is swept under the rug so much that many people just do not know what to say.

I think the main people that understand are people that have experienced that specific loss for themselves.

There is a wonderful grief support program called GriefShare.
You can look it up online to find meeting locations in your area.

God bless.

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  • Peggy Dougherty
  • July 7, 2025

Beryl,

It seems to me that you have quite a poetry gift!

Even in your responses, you seem to effortlessly go into rhymes.

I loved the fact that you thanked so many groups of people in the poem.

Also, I enjoyed reading your answers to your interview about the poem.

Happy your interest in poetry was ignited at the young age of 14, and has continued on!

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  • Peggy Dougherty
  • July 7, 2025

Beryl,

That is a beautiful poem you crafted in response to the original poem.

Great work!

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  • Marcia A. Newton, Shepherdsville, KY
  • July 7, 2025

Peggy, Thank you so much for your heartfelt message. I'm deeply moved to know that In-Between resonated with you and brought some comfort during this tender time in your life. I'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved husband -- grief can feel like such a lonely and uncertain journey, and it means so much to me that my words could speak to your heart and experience.
When I wrote this poem, it came from a place of deep reflection -- a place between loss and healing, sorrow and hope. Your response reminds me that even in our most personal moments of pain, we are not truly alone. There is strength in shared understanding.
Thank you again for taking the time to comment on my poem. I'm honored that my poem could be part of your healing. Sending you love, light, and continued strength on your journey. Marcia

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  • Peggy Dougherty
  • July 7, 2025

Angelo,

I am interested in self- publishing my husband's poems.

Could you tell me the name of the publisher you used?
(Maybe amazon.com) ?

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  • Peggy Dougherty
  • July 7, 2025

Mirsini,

I also read that book by Buscaglia, "Living, Loving, and Learning" many years ago and it was excellent, as were his other books, to the best of my memory.

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  • Peggy Dougherty
  • July 7, 2025

Jave,

Those are awesome observations.

People are very wise who keep these facts in remembrance.

We should never take anyone for granted!

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