Wondering how to honor a loved one who has passed away? Pick two, three, four, or fifty creative ways to remember a loved one. "In Memory" Ideas: 1 -In memory of a loved one, plant a tree, two, …
Getting Through a Hard Month – The November I Tried to Care
"It’s easier to add a dash of happy than it is to remove the thick, undertone of sadness that is intertwined into so many pieces of your life." I didn't write much on my blog this month. What …
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Do this Before Moving After the Loss of Your Child
"The pain of waking up in a home without my son was too much to bear. He was everywhere, yet no where." After Josh died, my home became a prison. It was a prison of thoughts and …
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5 Things You Should Never Say to a Grieving Parent – And What You SHOULD Say
"Listen, your words won’t solve their dilemma right now. Right now, they are consumed with saving their child in reverse. They are wondering how? Why?" It's so hard to know what …
Please Don’t Tell Me How to Grieve – A letter from a bereaved parent
"Sir, I’m sorry my grief is disappointing you, but please don’t tell me it’s time to get over it. It’s been too long. Don’t Compare my child’s death to the death of your 92-year-old …
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Why I Didn’t Know I needed You as A Bereaved Mom
"I needed you to sit there beside me. Yes, just sit there and say nothing as you allowed my thoughts to catch up with me. You could daydream too; create a new mental world. We'd be in our …
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