​Greetings to everyone who is taking time to read this blog article.  This article explores a part of my own recent life experience, while capturing and sharing some examples of coping strategies that can help when we are dealing with grief, depression and difficult live events.  In my case, this relates to significant health issues, and this article may be of interest to people in a similar position; at the same time, I also wonder if the themes might have broader relevance.  I hope this is of some help or interest to others, and invite others to share their own experiences and coping strategies if willing to do so.