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Beverly Molander, CSL minister, co-authored The Best Memorial Service for the spiritual, non-religious and unconventional. As radio host of “Affirmative Prayer – Activating the Power of Yes”, Beverly says we can activate the Power of Yes, even when preparing for Continue reading
From her husband’s death through her first three years of widowhood, Judy Schreiber-Mosher felt that the world had ended, but over time she found that the world transformed due to her willingness to ceremonially disperse ashes around the world; learn Continue reading
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Grief Relief Television: On this show Reverend Robert Gieselmann and Lyn Prashant, Grief Recovery Expert discuss the spiritual and physical aspects of dealing with loss.
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I believe we are all grown-ups here. I know that my boys don’t read my blog…or are even vaguely interested that I write one at all. So, with that said…I hope you’re not offended by the topic I’d like to … Continue reading
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). What follows is my reaction to the story of her … Continue reading
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 over experience – That laughter is the only cure for … Continue reading
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Ok, so obviously this isn’t a real holiday, but it is to me. This made up holiday, is the day before my toughest day of the year, Father’s Day. It is the one day of the year where … Continue reading
The following article was originally published by The Grief Toolbox (www.thegrieftoolbox.com) on November 21,2012. I received a strong nudge to repost this article about my father on this site on Father’s Day weekend. My dad was only a part of … Continue reading
Beverly Molander, CSL minister, co-authored The Best Memorial Service for the spiritual, non-religious and unconventional. As radio host of “Affirmative Prayer – Activating the Power of Yes”, Beverly says we can activate the Power of Yes, even when preparing for … Continue reading
“Fatherhood is pretending the present you love most is soap on a rope.” Bill Cosby Unless you are hiking in the Austrailian outback or cruising the Mediterranean, you probably know Father’s Day is coming up. There’s no escaping the TV … Continue reading
By Sandra Pesmen – If you want to celebrate any holiday, especially Father’s Day, you have to learn to deal with anger and guilt. Whether we widows admit it or not, when our spouse dies, most of us feel guilty … Continue reading
By Neil Chethik – Father’s Day is just ahead, and for more than 100 million Americans whose fathers have died, it will be a day of missing Dad. What can these fatherless Americans do to make the holiday meaningful? For … Continue reading
Father’s Day is the day that I least look forward to on the calendar. I know what you’re saying, “Come on Eric, Father’s Day is 4 months away.” Absolutely right, but bear with me. As all of … Continue reading
My son recently asked me the question I have been WAITING for one of my children to ask for years. “Mom, how come you get a Mother’s Day and we don’t get a day?” Haven’t you been waiting all of … Continue reading
From her husband’s death through her first three years of widowhood, Judy Schreiber-Mosher felt that the world had ended, but over time she found that the world transformed due to her willingness to ceremonially disperse ashes around the world; learn … Continue reading
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 on where they are in their lives; it may be especially difficult for … Continue reading
Even though I’d heard the expression, “Whenever a door closes, a window always opens,” I didn’t see how that could apply to my life after losing my husband, but it did. Then, not long after my husband died, I lost … Continue reading
When my daughter died, the pain was so overwhelming, the thought that I could ever feel any ounce of happiness again seemed ridiculous. In those early days of grief, the mere idea of being happy didn’t just feel impossible, it … Continue reading
When I was a child, I loved to spend time with my father. Being the youngest girl in a large family, I learned early in life that if I wanted his undivided attention, it was up to me to be … Continue reading
“Grief does not change you, Hazel. It reveals you.” – John Green “I will not say, do not weep, for not all tears are an evil.” – J.R.R. Tolkien “Only people who are capable of loving strongly can also suffer … Continue reading
Donna’s spouse died suddenly. It wasn’t suppose to happen, yet, was all that she could think of as she coped to accept the reality of the event. For months, she was incapaciated by her grief…unwilling to let go of the … Continue reading
Grief Relief Television: On this show Reverend Robert Gieselmann and Lyn Prashant, Grief Recovery Expert discuss the spiritual and physical aspects of dealing with loss.
Dr. Janet Ramsey is Professor Emeritus of Congregational Care Leadership at Luther Seminary, St Paul, Minnesota. She is also a marriage and family therapist, an ordained Lutheran pastor, and a wife, mother and grandmother. Her most recent book is Spiritual … Continue reading
Hi Abel, I’m interested in starting to date causally again. I’ve read through your posts and understand that most women feel uncomfortable dating a widower if he’s still wearing a wedding ring. My question to you is this: Instead of … Continue reading
As used to my own grief as I am, every time I am aware of another life lost to less than a full life, my heart sinks and breaks again. I know loss and its hurts. I have been that … Continue reading
Right after I was widowed, my heart was raw. It was wide open, exposed, and vulnerable to all and any heartache that I saw and heard. It didn’t matter if that tragedy was near or far. If I heard it, … Continue reading
My Reasons for Journaling Are Different Now I am a firm believer in creating and maintaining a written journal after loss or other life altering transitions. Journaling is a way to put uncensored thoughts and feelings on paper. Journaling also … Continue reading