Monthly Archives: September 2018

If you live long enough, the accumulation of grief is inevitable. Yet some navigate the loss of family and friends with grace, good humor, and resilience. How do they do it? Source: ‘You have to go on’: As losses pile … Continue reading →

I may get jeered by my fellow bereaved parents but I’m committed to honesty so here it is: there is no hierarchy of grief and loss. Now, am I saying that losing a dog is the same as burying a… Source: … Continue reading →

My fellow bereaved mother and blogger, Kathleen Duncan, recently wrote that she felt she was done writing about grief. It’s been  a little over four years since her son Andrew ran ahead to he… Source: Bone Deep Grief – thelifeididntchoose

Seasons change, friendships fade, people die. You think you will never smile again, but extraordinary new experiences await Source: Loss is an unavoidable part of life – but something magical can come out of it | Rhik Samadder | Opinion … Continue reading →

And it’s totally normal. Source: For Those in Grief, Talking to a Dead Loved One Is Good for Mental Health | Teen Vogue

Source: I Will Carry You

A nursing assistant’s heart and personal experience prompt her to act in ways that help to alleviate the pain of teens and families affected by suicide Source: Caregiver helps young patients struggling with suicide | PeaceHealth

The fall season descends quickly upon Portland, Oregon with cooler temperatures, leaves changing colors all around, and festive pumpkin patches sprinkled around the area. Before the rainy season arrives, fall is the perfect time to get out and explore Portland … Continue reading →

Making art has always been important to City of Hope patient Joe Bravo. But since he was diagnosed with tongue cancer and thyroid cancer two years ago, it is playing an even deeper, more emotional role in his life. Source: An … Continue reading →