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Posts by Susan Whited

Susan Whited, AKA The Joyful Diva, is a registered nurse and blogger for joyamongchaos.com, where she writes about joyful living in a chaotic world, solving problems that hinder joy, and self-improvement. She is very proud of her recent work and welcomes comments and opinions about her work.

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The Circle of Love: How I Paid It Forward After My Mom’s Death

“If you feel like you’re losing everything, remember that trees lose their leaves every year and they still stand tall and wait for better days to come.” ~Unknown

Years ago, I was a young housewife, raising two children, and still practically a child myself. When my mother fell ill, we realized it was chronic and I felt the blow.

Mom had been my closest friend and supporter throughout my entire life. I was still her baby, even though I had babies of my own. And it was a point of pride with me.

As Mom gradually diminished into a shell …