Nov 15 Nov 15 On The Other Foot Erin Huttlinger reflection, interpersonal As needed–he was the patient, I was the caregiver. Then one day, everything reversed
Nov 9 Nov 9 Ashes Erin Huttlinger milestones I knew where this event would be taking place, and I was in no hurry to take him there
Nov 2 Nov 2 When You Need It Most Erin Huttlinger interpersonal It’s a tape loop in my mind that I can access anytime, and when I’m at my saddest it can even make me smile to myself.
Oct 26 Oct 26 The Guessing Game Erin Huttlinger reflection Then, there are the heavier questions. Not just the ones that would be convenient to have the answer for, but the ones that I lose sleep over
Oct 19 Oct 19 Reflecting Erin Huttlinger reflection Many people ask me if writing is cathartic. I’m still not clear on that, but I do know that the feedback that I have been given is hugely cathartic.
Oct 12 Oct 12 Vows Erin Huttlinger reflection They weren’t performance art for a captive audience. They were what we wanted to promise each other.
Oct 4 Oct 4 Compounding Erin Huttlinger reflection I think to myself “Will this NEVER end?” Answer: “NO, get used to it.”
Sep 28 Sep 28 Working Backward Erin Huttlinger identity, reflection I’m generally really good at working backwards, but now I’m at a loss.
Sep 20 Sep 20 Belief Erin Huttlinger reflection A belief creates only one option for an outcome–Success
Sep 13 Sep 13 The Long Drive Erin Huttlinger milestones I’ve done all sorts of analysis. Time vs. Money. Cost A vs. Cost B. Likelihood of Death A vs. Likelihood of Death B.
Sep 7 Sep 7 A Wedding Ring Erin Huttlinger identity 15 seconds of aggravation, confusion, defensiveness, and awkwardness. All because of a wedding ring on my hand.
Aug 30 Aug 30 Wearing My Grief Like A Badge Erin Huttlinger identity The thought that this experience hasn’t forever changed me and left an indelible mark is crazy.
Aug 23 Aug 23 Conversations Erin Huttlinger reflection There’s a different kind of conversation a person has with a spouse
Aug 16 Aug 16 Meanwhile, Back At The Ranch Erin Huttlinger milestones Folks would start arriving around 8:30am so I needed to be ready for them, but I woke up and immediately went into panic mode.
Aug 9 Aug 9 Socks on the Floor Erin Huttlinger reflection You don’t have to be sick, or 45, or on a second marriage. Life is always too short.
Aug 2 Aug 2 Again Erin Huttlinger reflection It often feels like Groundhog Day, except that things don’t improve each time.
Jul 26 Jul 26 Powered by Grief Erin Huttlinger identity One might assume that we would be a weight to society, but what we bring to the party far outweighs the burdens we impose
Jul 20 Jul 20 Ode To My Friends Erin Huttlinger I told myself that if I’m going to turn down the offers from these generous people, then I’m going to be completely honest about it.
Jul 12 Jul 12 Bada Bing! Erin Huttlinger reflection Gone are the days of light romantic comedies. No more Meg & Tom, Woody & Diane, Robert Redford & anybody.
Jul 5 Jul 5 Balance Beam Erin Huttlinger identity I felt guilty as soon as I hit SEND, as if I was acting like business was as usual. Business wasn’t as usual.