Sheridan Block

Tag: grief

  • My midday walks

    When I’m outside, the world in my mind feels a little quieter, a little more manageable. Because when I see the steadiness of the swaying trees, the vastness of the tall mountains, when I feel the softness of the grass and the warmth of the sun, I’m reminded that to be alive is a special…

  • Every day. Another one.

    I feel helpless to think that the only things I can do are write this post, call an elected official and demand action that never seems to happen, and pray every night that nobody I know will be an added statistic.

  • Lessons from Berkely

    I’ve changed a lot in the last 15 years (thank God). Some of that change I owe to Berkely, because having a dog for nearly half your life will teach you a thing or two about all of life. So here are 5 things Berkely taught me about life.

  • More good days

    For my 33rd birthday, I decided I wanted the theme of “more joy” to be my focus. I felt such deep pain in January, but I was also surrounded by so much joy.

  • On grief, with love

    Grief is evidence of love – and I’m thankful for it. As much as it hurts at random moments, I don’t want to rush through my grieving process because in some ways it’s the only thing I have left of Berkely.