Tag Archives: saying goodbye

Death and the Expat: When Sad News Arrives

Posted on June 8, 2011 by wordgeyser

I have to admit to feeling a little heavy hearted today. I’ve just written two condolence letters – one to a dear friend who has lost her mother and the other to her father who has lost his wife of over 60 years. … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat Experiences, Family Life, Personal challenges, Women and Female Related | Tagged dealing with death, dealing with death as an expat, death of a friends parent, expat dealing with death while overseas, expats and death, helping friends deal with death overseas, loss of a family member, saying goodbye, supporting friends through grief | 6 Comments

The Coven Convenes

Posted on April 15, 2011 by wordgeyser

I make no apologies for continuing the theme of Fond Farewells and Private Tears – it will be the last time I talk about my girlfriends, for a while at least. I wanted to explain why they, and my other friends, are so are … Continue reading →