Nobody wants to see a child suffer. We would do anything to prevent children from experiencing the pain of loss. Unfortunately, that’s impossible! The reality is that children, even if you shelter and protect them, will experience loss and they will feel sad. Isn’t it better to give them the tools to reconcile grief so […]
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Have you been told by others that you should “be over your grief by now”? It happens all too often and is clear proof that the person telling you to get over it has never walked the path of grief. Their statement is truly about them and has nothing to do with you. Simply nod […]
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It is normal to be afraid that we will forget our loved one after they have died, or that others will forget them. I promise you … you won’t. How could you? As time passes you may forget smaller details, but the person and what they meant to you in life will not drift away. It’s […]
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My husband’s funeral on October 30, 1990. The early days of grief following my husband’s death had me on my knees. That was nothing new. I had been there for years. My brother-in-law (23) was murdered in 1979, my father (54) was killed in an accident when his 18-wheeler went over the side of mountain […]
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It is an honor to share my journey through grief with you. Although my story is that ~ my story~ it is important for me to acknowledge that many people shared in the losses that I share here. Each of us had a different experience and each of us grieved and mourned in a unique way. While I empathize and truly shared in the pain of others who were also affected by these tragedies, I can only speak for myself and share... READ MORE