As I planted my veggie seeds last spring, I sensed a joy to bring in new life. As I now tear down my garden, I am relieved the work is […]
Death of a Child, Your Grief
Missing a Son During his Birthday Season
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Death of a Spouse, Your Grief
Three Years into Widowhood, Embracing a Birthday
“Hope your birthday is a good chance to see how far you have come, and look ahead to what the next year might be too!” ~Robin In September, I turned […]
Your Grief
Dealing with Traumatic Anniversaries
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Do you remember where you were when you heard the news that America was attacked by terrorists? Earlier generations knew where they were when FDR gave his D-Day speech and […]
Death of a Sibling
Twin-Loss: Healing Memory of Early Twinship
Mother announces, “School’s out. It’s time you two had your own gardens. No more family victory garden like we had in Washington. You are old enough to grow your own […]
Death of a Child, Death of a Parent, Your Grief
Finding Your ‘Essential Self’ after a Loss or Life-Changing Event
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Yesterday, I finished reading “Finding Your Own North Star” by therapist Martha Beck, PhD. I bought the book because it looked empowering and this proved to be true. In fact, […]
Death of a Sibling, Your Grief
September 25: Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
September 25th is the national day of remembrance for all murdered victims. This year will mark the fifth year of a national day of remembrance to those victims our nation […]
Death of a Spouse, Your Grief
What it Feels Like to Come Alive Again
Monday, September 24, 2012
September marks two and a half years since we lost Greg. Two and a half years seems like such a long time and yet feels like such a short amount […]
Death of a Sibling, Your Grief
Healing from Twin-Loss Requires New Connections
Saturday, September 22, 2012
So many people are shattered by deep personal grief, by the unique and often unacknowledged experiences of their loss, and by the misunderstood depth and length of their bereavements. The […]
Pet Loss, Your Grief
A Forever Decision: Part 3
Thursday, September 20, 2012
On Day 9 after the loss of my beloved Camilla due to a brain tumor, I think it’s important to start the day with love. Whether it’s petting my remaining […]
Pet Loss
A Forever Decision: Part Two
My relief is giving way to anxiety and the inability to concentrate. On the sixth day after I put my beloved Camilla to sleep after a long illness, I wake […]
