In less than two months, I’ll turn 65; a sobering fact. As I look back over my life from this vantage point, I can clearly see how loss, and the grief it … [Read more...] about How to Cope with Grief and Loss
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How to Get Through Grief and the Holidays
This time of year can be trying without the added challenge of crippling grief during the holidays. The season of firsts without your loved one is a journey, … [Read more...] about How to Get Through Grief and the Holidays
Father’s Day and the Circle of Life
Father's Day is quickly approaching and for those whose dads are no longer alive, a sadness is cast over the day. My father died unexpectedly in 2001 at the … [Read more...] about Father’s Day and the Circle of Life
Surviving Mother’s Day When You’ve Lost a Child
A few years ago one of my friends attended her 22 year old sons' funeral on Mother's Day. She still has not recovered and as you can imagine Mother's Day is a … [Read more...] about Surviving Mother’s Day When You’ve Lost a Child
Mother’s Day Can Be Difficult When You’ve Lost a Child
Mother's Day is just around the corner, and for those whose moms are no longer here, the day holds painful reminders of those losses. Mother's Day is also a … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Can Be Difficult When You’ve Lost a Child
My Love For You Is Eternal
Today is Valentine's Day, and who wouldn't love flowers from her husband on this most romantic of days? That is unless your husband is dead. Is it still … [Read more...] about My Love For You Is Eternal
Grieving The Loss of a Child
There's a saying that goes "If a wife loses a husband, she's a widow; if a child loses his parents, he's an orphan. But, what do you call a parent who loses a … [Read more...] about Grieving The Loss of a Child