Life’s Seasons – Journey with Della

Navigating Grief: Embracing Loss and Discovering Gratitude

October 30, 2024

The author shares a personal journey through grief following the loss of their father, highlighting the profound emotions associated with it. Through surrendering to grief, they discover gratitude for the memories and legacy left behind. Their book aims to inspire others facing similar losses and will be launched in Cameroon, encouraging shared conversations about grief. … More Navigating Grief: Embracing Loss and Discovering Gratitude

No! It’s not just nuts

May 19, 2024

Rituals are what keep the disoriented soul grounded! Grief needs them to stay at bay. … More No! It’s not just nuts

Surprised by my heart

December 13, 2023

It was a serene Sunday evening around 6 PM, with the sun casting its last golden rays. I found myself on the staircase leading into the church auditorium, lost in thought and waiting for the speaker to take the stage. My mind was elsewhere, regretting my early arrival, when suddenly, he appeared before me, smiling—a … More Surprised by my heart

No grief, not this time!

September 13, 2023

The greatest challenge to overcome with grief is the lie that death is the worst thing that could happen to a loved one. … More No grief, not this time!

When Grief smiles

September 13, 2022

Today Grief smiled at me … I smiled back. … More When Grief smiles

THE SOUND: Trying to hear what Grief is saying

February 13, 2022

PART ONE: The day of First it was the sound of his breathing as he sat and later lay there hooked to the machines in his hospital room. Then it was the sound of the muffled voices of doctors and nurses as they tried to figure out what the next course of treatment should be … More THE SOUND: Trying to hear what Grief is saying

20 things I wish you understood about my grief/loss

January 13, 2022

It is now five months since daddy left us. We have grown stronger as a family and found new ways to be there for each other. However, the vacuum created remains. The support I have received from friends and the communities to which I belong has been priceless and I know for a fact that … More 20 things I wish you understood about my grief/loss

“My father is …was”

December 13, 2021

When grief whispers, I stop and listen because I hate it when she yells … More “My father is …was”

Sorrowful, yet celebrating

September 2, 2021

Amidst the sorrow of loss one must rise to embrace the joys buried there in and honor the legacy left behind … More Sorrowful, yet celebrating

Changing lives at 40 (well, almost)

June 22, 2021

In less than 3 days this girl will be 40. Not only am I thrilled to have wrapped up the 39, Single and Happy series before that, I am delighted for another opportunity to improve the lives of others. Goal: Empower the business of 5 families Grant per family: 100,000 FCFA ($200) Want to join … More Changing lives at 40 (well, almost)

Part 7: The Secret

June 19, 2021

Question: how can you be so happy despite being single at this age? The 39, Single and Happy Series This question usually comes after most of the other ones already addressed in this series. The assumption for most people who find out that I am still single at this point in life is usually that … More Part 7: The Secret