When we lose a loved one, the reaction is extreme sadness and that sadness plays its role in the form of grief. Many times the circumstances of the death can cause undue mental distress for the bereaved. For example, many who lost loved ones in the September 11th tragedy may be struggling to rid their [...]
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A Children and Grief Story
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September 12, 2011
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My gramma’s grief over the loss of her only child devoured me! To see and hear her wailing and knowing she couldn’t stop was heartbreaking and frightening. Her sadness, and my inability to do anything about it grieved me, possibly as much as the grief I felt for the loss of my mother. I was eleven [...]
Husband’s Valentines Stir Warm Memories
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February 5, 2011
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It’s one of those rare overcast days in Colorado and I’m working in my home office with nice music playing. I’ve been thinking about Valentine’s Day, realizing it will be here soon. On my walk today, I was remembering when I was a little girl and how I loved every single Valentine I received and [...]
Does Grief End? Turning the Corner Takes Work, Faith, Patience
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August 21, 2009
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People who come for grief therapy often ask, “How long does this sadness last?” ”Does it ever get better?” “Will I ever wake up some morning and feel something different than what I’m feeling now?” Though the questions are usually the same, the answers are not! I have learned from listening to others and from working through my [...]
‘Decorate Your Memory’ on Memorial Day
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May 25, 2009
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By Sharon Greenlee – When you see or hear Memorial Day, what are the first visuals and words that pop into your mind?? I see the cemetery, the funeral, my mother’s grave. I hear my grandmother’s mournful crying, and I see and hear all of this through the eyes of the ten-year old who experienced [...]
Six Questions To Prepare You For, “How Are You Doing?”
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May 11, 2009
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By Sharon Greenlee – It’s been over six months since my husband died and people still ask the question: “How are you doing?” If you’ve lost a loved one, you’re familiar with that phrase. I wonder how you’ve responded? Do you really tell them, or do you offer a polite cliche? I found myself practicing [...]
