My advanced copies of my book Now What? Navigating Life After Loss arrived last week. At first, I couldn’t open the box. When I did, I was struck with panic. Then fear. And finally, a moment of relief. I started this story nearly 27-years ago when I lost my mom. Over and over again I’ve…… Continue reading Pre-Orders Now Available
Category: Grief
Finitude
Finitude: The state of having a limit or end. That word has been weighing heavily on me the past few weeks. The Universe not so kindly reminded me that our time here on Earth is finite when she took a coworker much too young from my world. Today we said goodbye to her with a…… Continue reading Finitude
Ode to Motherhood
I somehow did it. My very first and very rough draft is complete. When I think about loss, losing my mom ranks high. Becoming a mom triggered a whole slew of loss, lessons and love for the woman who made me. I’ve spent years writing about it. This Mother’s Day is no exception. For those…… Continue reading Ode to Motherhood
Podcast Fun and Writing Deadlines
Things are getting real. This week, a podcast I recorded last month with Coach Kiah came out. I first discovered Kiah by accident on Instagram. Since then, I’ve been a huge fan not only of watching her incredible weight loss journey but also her zest for life and all things farming. Yep. She comes from…… Continue reading Podcast Fun and Writing Deadlines
Writing Truths
Things are getting real. A few months ago, I participated in a free writing workshop. This led to me joining a writing group that provides insight, coursework and assistance in writing a book. There’s also a contest in which you can submit a book proposal. I don’t anticipate winning but I do hope to receive…… Continue reading Writing Truths
Call Your Shot
Hey Universe – here I come with another story to tell! I’ve been a bit MIA lately, but for good reason. Last year, I spent a lot of time doing what is known as productive procastination. This year, I called my shot and am busy picking away at it… one painful word at a time.…… Continue reading Call Your Shot
The Missing Piece
It took 16-months of a global pandemic before I finally sat down and did a puzzle. About 95% of the way into it, I discovered a piece was missing. It didn’t matter. I was committed to finishing, missing pieces and all. Like I’ve said before, there’s a fine line between stubborn and stupid. Plugging away…… Continue reading The Missing Piece
The Reckoning
Two empty seats at the Christmas Table that’ll never be filled, but in the wise words of Pooh, how lucky I am to have had something that makes saying goodbye so hard. Your wings were ready. My heart was not. This quote popped up in my Pinterest feed last night buried between recipes about homemade…… Continue reading The Reckoning
Grief and Gardening
This month, an essay I wrote about dad and gardening was published in Northern Gardener magazine. You can catch a glimpse of it here. It was shortened a bit since in typical Probst fashion, I was a bit wordy – so the full version continues on below. I learned a lot from my garden this…… Continue reading Grief and Gardening
When all you have is words…
The decision was made in an instant but years in the making. “I love you girls but I cannot keep fighting. Please don’t be mad.” A glance at the nurse and a plea. “Please. I just want to go in peace.” Suddenly we are out of time. After years of ups and downs navigating a…… Continue reading When all you have is words…
Beth Probst 