Monthly Archives: July 2018

In honor of America’s birthday Forbe’s compiled 20 of the most inspirational quotes to honor this great country. While you celebrate this 4th of July, we hope Source: 20 Quotes On Liberty And Freedom In Honor Of Independence Day | … Continue reading →

Georgia teacher Tammy Waddell knew she was going to die from colon cancer, and she thought of the perfect memorial in lieu of flowers. Source: How One Teacher’s Legacy Is Going Viral – Next Avenue

At one time or another you’ve probably heard someone say that when a person you love dies, a part of you dies too. I used to think that was just a beautiful figure of speech, a touching poetic image that spoke symbolically to the depth … Continue reading →

Source: Independence Day Pastimes-Riding the Grief Waves 💕

Deadnaming is a form of violence against the transgender community. Are there lessons to learn between the Death Positive and LGBTQ movements? Source: Trans-Death: Exploring Deadnaming Through a Death Positive Lens | TalkDeath

A month after Ev’s death, still in shock that someone in her 40s could die without warning, I sit in the silence of a house emptied of her voice.Read more → Source: Artifacts by Mark Liebenow | Hippocampus Magazine – … Continue reading →

How to handle grief after a pet’s death—and why we all need to change our attitudes about it Source: Why We Need to Take Pet Loss Seriously – Scientific American

In my Christian tradition, Jesus said, “whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.” You could find that passage in Mark 10:15. But this I also know: all religions have scriptures and … Continue reading →

Growing up in Buffalo, N.Y., the Fourth of July was one of my favorite holidays, because it meant the beginning of long, warm summer days — and camping! For many summers while my two sisters and I were in grammar … Continue reading →

Well intentioned comments, or advice, from family and friends that minimizes or compares loss are often hurtful, confusing and not helpful to the griever. Source: Make Sure You’re Not Minimizing People’s Grief – The Grief Recovery Method