Recovery Archives - Robin Chodak

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First Year Memorial

The year is approaching since my husband Gerry died and I feel heaviness upon my heart for many reasons. It’s been customary in our culture that a memorial service or some type of gathering is done on the first year’s anniversary of a loved one’s death. This September 2020 is particularly difficult for several reasons. First, […]

Does 11:11 mean anything to you?

There is much written about 11:11 these days. It’s all over Facebook and there are many articles on social media. It’s very appropriate that I wrote this blog and posted it on 9/11. We all know what happened on 9/11 2001. That was a horrible tragedy and our hearts still break from it. That is […]

Are you Grieving on Father’s Day?

Father’s Day is a day celebrated in the U.S every year in the month of June. It’s a special time for us to honor our dads. But, sadly, not everyone is feeling filled with joy, especially those of you who have lost your father to suicide. It’s equally difficult for father’s who have lost a […]

It Takes Two to Tango

An Unlikely Story The unlikey things often happen to those who step out of their own way. It happened to me. I am thrilled to be on the cover of our local magainze. You can read the story here. It’s a true depiction and can actually be the snopsis for my next book that I […]

Unprocessed Grief, Are you stuck in it?

Do you have unprocessed grief? Grief is a normal reaction to loss and if you have experienced love then you shall experience grief at sometime in your life. Everyone grieves in his or her own time frame and in the way that is right for him or her. The problem occurs if grief is brushed […]

Are You A Survivor?

Today is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. If you are reading this and have lost someone to suicide this makes you a “survivor.” So this day is important for you. But don’t stop there, instead become a thriver! Ask yourself, why shouldn’t I be happy? Your happiness doesn’t ever take away the love you will […]

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