Coming to terms with the death of a child is an ongoing process. I discovered this after my daughter died from the injuries she received in a car crash. Today, […]
Open to Hope
My Daughter’s Spirit is Part of Me
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Death of a Child
Navigating the Ebb and Flow of Grief
Friday, June 28, 2013
At almost four years after the death of my daughter, I had thought it would be easier than this. In those early days and months when my grief made it […]
Children & Teens, Your Grief
Introduction: Innocence
Maybe it’s peculiar that I don’t feel ashamed. My beauties are noticeable, but I’m proud of them. Some have called me crazy and maybe always will, but I won’t hide […]
Death of a Spouse
Getting Through Special Occasions
Sunday, June 23, 2013
I will never forget how difficult it was to get through all the special occasions after my husband died. There were just so many “firsts,” whether it was Thanksgiving, Christmas, […]
Open to Hope
Writing Poetry to Cope
Saturday, June 22, 2013
This summer is going to be a doozy: Our eldest daughter is about to climb behind the wheel of our family van. Yikes. Stop the clock already. I wish we […]
Open to Hope
Painful Memories can be a Bridge to Recovery
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Life has its ups and downs. After a loved one dies it’s normal to feel down and depressed, but you may also be plagued by painful memories. You wish these […]
Death of a Spouse, Special Topics
My Words to Live By: I Am Open
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
I recently spent some time with a special friend and she told me how she came to name her upcoming book (which I hope to feature in a future blog). […]
Death of a Child, Open to Hope
Love is Stronger than Death: The Power of Story
Monday, June 17, 2013
I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge – That myth is more potent than history. I believe that dreams are more powerful than facts – That hope always triumps […]
Death of a Parent, Your Grief
A Bike Ride With My Father: His Father’s Day Gift to Me
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Bicycle bicycle bicycle I want to ride my bicycle bicycle bicycle I want to ride my bicycle I want to ride my bike I want to ride my bicycle I […]
Death of a Child, Special Topics
A Father’s Day Perspective
by Sandy Fox Happy Father’s Day to all fathers. Today is your day, and I hope you celebrate it with loved ones. Many fathers react differently to this day depending […]
