Monthly Archives: December 2018

Even in Seamus’ absence, our four-person household continues to feel to us like a family of five. Source: What I Tell My Kids About Their Brother Who Died Before They Were Born – Modern Loss

After my dad’s murder, Instagram served as both my grief counselor and a surprising professional outlet. Source: A Year of Grief, 15 Seconds at a Time – Modern Loss

And I love her for it. Source: My BFF Makes ‘Your Mom’ Jokes About My Dead Mom — and I Love Her for It – Modern Loss

I had to remind myself, repeatedly, that my mom was dead. If I can imagine what it feels like to have dementia, this might be it. Having to be told the same bad news again and again and again. Source: … Continue reading →

Ten months after my sister’s death, I can laugh and smile. I can sometimes care about other people’s problems. I can’t listen to voicemails or write thank you notes or stop waiting for the other shoe to drop. Source: What … Continue reading →

I was supposed to be married on November 9, but tragedy stopped this self-proclaimed ‘Bridezilla’ in her tracks. Source: Saving the Date for a Wedding That Will Never Take Place – Modern Loss

In the year since my husband died, there have been many lessons — and a few new vocabulary words. Source: ‘Smad’ and Other Words Born of Grief – Modern Loss

During the rawest moments of my grief, what I bought helped me breathe easier. Source: What I Did With My Husband’s Life Insurance Money – Modern Loss

I vowed never to speak with my ex-husband again. Then my father was diagnosed with leukemia. Source: My Dad Was Dying While I Was Divorcing – Modern Loss

On the morning that Mary Poppins floats into the Banks’ life, it seems like everything is about to go to Source: Mary Poppins Returns Gets Grief Right – What’s Your Grief