Celebrate Their Lives
The days of summer are coming to a close marked by the US celebration of Labor Day. This is often one of the last summer family events before the school year is back in full swing for many. Its origins go back to the 19th century to celebrate the...
Be Comforted
Whenever we allow ourselves to begin to heal as we move forward at the death of a loved one, our feelings and emotions become so mixed at certain times that we can feel happiness and then in an instant that happiness turns to uncontrollable grief as our mind races...
Managing our Grief
As the days passed after Stephen’s funeral, next was the task of going through his belongings in his room. First were his closet and dressers. Kim, his mom began sorting through his clothing and separating things in piles. Of course there were some personal items that were no longer...
Coping with Grief
The death of a loved one leads us down a long winding path of many ups and downs as we deal with the grief from our loss. As the days pass, we continue to mourn the loss of our loved ones in as many different ways as there are...
The Unfathomable Pain
At the death of a loved one who took their own life, those left behind are always are haunted by the question, "WHY?" Sometimes the answer comes somewhat easily as there were readily apparent circumstances or events that led to this deadly outcome. But all too often, the question...