May 16, 20152 min read
So Many Losses, So Little Time - Losses You Might Not Think Of
In talking about Grief & Loss, there are SO many categories that people never think of! It really should not be listed as just losses,...
May 12, 20153 min read
Words, words, words - How to Give Eulogies
It's a privilege to be asked to speak at a loved one's funeral or memorial - and it can also be one of the most stressful moments of your...
May 2, 20154 min read
When Mother's Day brings Heartache
Many of you may know, the defining event of my life has been the loss of my mother more than 20 years ago. Here she is, in happier days....
Apr 23, 20153 min read
Like a Snail - or a Shooting Star?
In early 2007, an old friend of mine lost his mother after a long and tortuous illness. This is not a man who shows his emotions easily -...
Mar 3, 20152 min read
Is It Okay To Be Funny?? The Use of Humor in Grief
Emotions become all jumbled when we are experiencing a loss. We might cry at the drop of a hat or feel like our brains are mush. But one...
Jan 19, 20152 min read
The Injustice of "Just" - It's Just Not That Simple
I have been thinking about this post for a long time - it deeply touches so many aspects of healing from trauma and grief. It is about...