So.... Emma started drawing pictures of our family with three people instead of four, and when I asked her why, she said matter-of-factly, "Daddy's going to live in heaven soon. He told me."

And I hated you for a moment—hated that you could prepare our daughter for something I couldn't even admit to myself was happening.

...But then I found you crying in the garage that night, surrounded by half-finished projects you'd never complete, and I understood. You weren't ready either. You were just braver than I was.

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Jackie Chan said, "You cannot control when life knocks you down, but you can control when you get back up again."

These past two weeks, I’ve been surrounded by loss—my sister’s mother-in-law, my mentor Jose’s father, my former supervisor Va’s husband. And then there’s a client… a little boy of just 11, preparing for high school, who lost his mother after only eight weeks of illness.

It’s been heavy.

In moments like this, I find myself returning to the course I created in honor of my father’s passing—Life is Just for Living. I’ve been revisiting the exercises, listening to the music, and letting it bring me moments of peace in the middle of the sorrow.

If you’ve ever been in that space—or you’re there right now—I invite you to join me in this 21-day journey. Life is Just for Living will help you grieve, release, remember, and gently find your way home to yourself. You’ll learn to carry their memory with you—lighter, warmer—while stepping back into the life you’re still meant to live.

Here’s the link to explore the course: https://drhtheconfidencebuilder.com/life-is-for-living-sales-page/

In honor of my father’s birthday, I’m offering it at a special price—just $89 (originally $297 in 2021).

Because even when life knocks us down, we can choose to get up—and keep living

Dr Sandra Hamilton

Cultivating Quiet Power & Confidence