Grief You Are a Thief The life of a solo parent is a very challenging one, but perhaps the worst is the realization of all that grief has stolen from you. I wouldn’t have chosen to be a ...
The Hole in my Heart A new year begins and the hole in my heart doesn’t seem to be getting any smaller. I wonder if this is the way that grief will be impacting me for the rest of ...
New years are usually preceded by celebration along with fireworks and music. There is reflection on the events of 2023 and resolutions for 2024. The resolutions are intended to help us improve how we feel about ourselves and reestablish our ...
As I sit here, reflecting on the year that has passed, I realized how alone I feel. Sure, I have lots of loved ones in my life - and many, many people I can count on to be there for ...
As another year draws to a close, I can’t help but reflect on the brevity of a year and ponder what this year means for me. What lessons did I learn this year? How much did I accomplish? Have I ...
I woke up this week to news that a former church member had died last week before Christmas. While not knowing any specifics, the news shook me for various reasons. He and my husband had served in the church as ...
“Have a holly jolly Christmas; It’s the best time of the year,” blares on the radio and in every store I seem to walk into every December. And every December since losing Douglas, I am quickly to state… NO, IT ...
It is all too well known that many of us get cut loose from our friend groups when our loss becomes too much for others to take. This doesn't always happen, but it does happen a lot. As a consolation ...
Joy is hard to come by when we are trapped in the grief of losing our husbands. In fact, joy is something we might feel like we may never know again after such a devastating loss. Many people define joy ...
10 Ways to Show Consideration for a Widow in Your Life this Christmas. As you prepare to go to family gatherings with a widow in your life this Christmas season, you may feel anxious, sad, or socially awkward ...