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Bereaved Mother: ‘Why Can’t I Cry?

Posted on December 2, 2008 - by Neil Chethik

Sherry writes in: I’m not sure what to say, but feel compelled to write something. My 38-year-old daughter, Colleen, died May 20, 2008. I spoke to her that morning. She was […]

What Makes Pregnancy Losses Unique

Posted on December 1, 2008 - by Irv Leon

by Irv Leon, Ph.D. –??

The Gift of a Peaceful Death

Posted on November 30, 2008 - by Francesca McCartney

By Francesca McCartney, PhD —

I Believe (poem)

Posted on November 29, 2008 - by John Pete

I believe I will see my loved ones again and it is that, among other things, which allows me to heal and gives me the courage to journey forward. I believe […]

“I Can’t Believe I Just Said That”: How to Say the Right Thing to Someone Who is Ill or Experienced a Death

Posted on November 29, 2008 - by Carol O'Dell

A dear friend of mine has cancer is awaiting a double mastectomy. Her family and friends have all gathered and I see the love and connection she has surrounding her. There’s […]

‘This Day’ is All We Have

Posted on November 29, 2008 - by Luellen Hoffman

By Luellen Hoffman —

‘Reality is Always Kind;’ Moving Beyond Suffering

Posted on November 28, 2008 - by Byron Katie

By Byron Katie —

Poem: 10 Thanksgivings

Posted on November 27, 2008 - by Pamela Gabbay

A poem by Pamela Gabbay –

Surviving Holidays With The In-Laws

Posted on November 27, 2008 - by Neil Chethik

By Dr. Gloria Horsley – Getting through the holidays after a loss is always a challenge. One of the things that can make it especially difficult is finding the energy […]

Three Years After His Suicide, Her Guilt is Fading

Posted on November 26, 2008 - by Christa Scalies

By Christa Scalies —