Hello, I'm Taya Dunn Johnson
M.S. Thanatology, Death Education Advocate, Grief Mentor and Guide, Consultant, Author, Widow, Speaker, Mom, Panelist, Podcaster, Workshop Facilitator, Advocate and PanelistSubscribe!
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Welcome! I’m Taya Dunn Johnson, a published author, blogger, speaker, workshop facilitator, advocate and panelist. I call myself a Native New Yorker since I was born and raised there; however the Baltimore metro area has been home since 2012. I’ve been blogging since 1999, and have been known since 2006 as MrsTDJ.
These days, I write about my life as an expressive, vulnerable, humorous and audacious widowed mother of the dopest 14 year old autistic teenage. When my husband died suddenly in June 2012, I summoned unknown strength and made bold decisions to no longer be afraid of my dreams and has set out to redefine my purpose while caring for our son.
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What’s Been On My Mind
A Form of Kintsugi on My 20th Wedding Anniversary
Virginia Satir, a psychotherapist, wrote, "Life is not what it's supposed to be. It's what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference." Life is not what it’s supposed to be. Humph…um… It’s not? But...but…what about… the life we picture… the future we...
10 Years a Widow
Laughter and love. On the morning that my husband Markell died, 10 years ago today, our last conversation was full of laughter and love. We were laughing together just before I called 911. And seconds later, love overflowing. My hands in his, eyes locked on one...
My First Time on the Inside
As I continue to work on my memoir, I'm compelled to share little pieces of my story. The piece below is a much lesser known part of my story and will be completely new to many of you. It's been percolating for a few years. A few important women unknowingly played a...
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