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 Panelist

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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

My Apology to Guy Fieri

Dear Guy Fieri, I'm not Italian, so I think my pronunciation of your last name is kinda lame.  Can I just call you Guy?  Thanks!  Where to start?  Please allow me a little latitude as I get to the point.  I had an experience Saturday night and I knew I had to address...

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Hmmm, Naughty or Nice?

Dear Secret Santa, I wanted to take a minute to provide you with an honest assessment of my behavior this year so that you could make a fully informed decision regarding my suitability to receive gifts.  I decided that since I blogged fairly consistently in 2011, I'd...

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A Little of This and A Little of That

It's Secret Santa time in Blogland again and I'm excited!  Many thanks to Pserendipity for organizing.  My  Secret Santa from last year DID THE DANG THING!  Thanks again Gorgeous Puddin'!! I should feel shamed that it's been a year and I haven't reported back to y'all...

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