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My Grief Journey

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I’ve debated publishing this document, due to the feelings on it being so personal to me. However, I’ve had many individuals that have requested some

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Relentless

Published by Shelley Cartwright Metje · October 18 at 2:17 PM ·  So, today is the day. The one we’ve been building up to since April. The showing of

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On Moving

Published by Shelley Cartwright Metje · September 21 ·  Here it is 30 minutes to “go time”… And I am feeling torn between wanting to stay and needing to

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Happy Birthday

Published by Shelley Cartwright Metje · September 16 ·  Dearest Corey, Happy 29th birthday. I know you aren’t here anymore. But more importantly, you were in my arms 29

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On Being Strong

Published by Shelley Cartwright Metje · August 20 ·  People often ask me how I can stay so strong. Truth is, I’m not strong. I’m weak. It’s my purpose

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The Great Weaver

Published by Shelley Cartwright Metje · August 3 ·  My God is the great weaver of my life… The Tapestry A missionary was traveling in the Far East when

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Don’t Believe the Myths!

There’s no such thing as closure. There’s no such thing as moving on. These are just myths we’ve created to comfort victims of homicide. But

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Walls of Sand

Published by Shelley Cartwright Metje · July 19 ·  This week has been difficult for Bob and me. Not only have we written 6 checks for funerals, we’ve spoken

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Six Years…

Published by Shelley Cartwright Metje · June 28 ·  My dearest Corey, One month from today will mark 6 years since you died. So much has changed since you

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My Corner

Published by Shelley Cartwright Metje · May 28 · I often struggle with the environment that’s been created in the Kansas City metropolitan area. One in which 6 homicides

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