The Many Faces of Grief, Part 3 Dying Without Regrets – The Family
My Mother: After my father suffered a moderate stroke, my mother stepped into her nine year role as his selfless caregiver. Along with compromising his …
The Many Faces of Grief, Part II
As I wrote in The Many faces of Grief in October, my husband Ted’s 54 yo son Don died, not completely unexpectedly, September 28, 2018. We were not shocked …
The Many Faces of Grief
After my sister-in-law died suddenly, I grieved for my brother and his overwhelming pain. After my father died, I went shopping. After my brother died, I …
Walking Besides Death
When it is your soulmate who is terminally ill and calling your name, you feel an urgent need to go to him immediately. What if… When she needs something …
Resilience Trumps Tragedy
The true story of a woman’s survival after a trifecta of crushing losses Funerals have a strange way of bringing “lost friends” together. Sadly we were …
A Reflection on Loss as We Enter a New Year
Let’s face it—there’s no ‘good’ time for the loss of a loved one. No good time of year—the twilight of someone’s life doesn’t watch a calendar, …
Can Grief Be a Gift?
A Widow’s Answer C.S. Lewis said, “We read to know that we are not alone.” I truly believe that this statement is correct. There is no greater …
Hospice and Palliative Care for Seniors: Relief When It Counts
There comes a time in the life of every person when what they need most is simply relief; for someone to take away the pain, the stress, and the burden. In the …
A Story of Dying with Dignity
Lessons I Learned There is so much talk about dying with dignity, and there are certainly a plethora of circumstances that can affect the process of dying. But …
How to Help One Parent When the Other Dies
Losing a mate, be they a spouse, partner, or lifelong sidekick, is one of the most difficult times of any of our lives. When you have been together for …