Grief’s Impact on Relationships
There are few things more damaging to a relationship than the death of someone very close to us. Our brains literally go into shock, causing a physical shift that we…
Mother’s/Father’s Day…The Bereaved’s View
Any holiday can be tough, after someone we love has died. We are left with remnants of bygone memories and traditions—some worth recalling, others not so much! Of particular difficulty can…
The Lesson from Job’s Friends
I’ve been slowly reading and studying the book of JOB in the Bible, and pulling the possible lessons we can glean from Job’s friends, into the light. I’ve joked with…
LAND—A Movie Review
Would I call LAND, starring and directed by Robin Wright, a movie about grief? Well, yes and no. LAND is a cinematic masterpiece, filmed in Canada, but the story is set…
Do The Right Thing
When someone in our life is going through a crisis or trial, we WANT to do the right thing—we want to be that beacon of light, and to help in…
Not Just That Singular Moment
The tragic singular moment we find out they have died is only just the beginning of grief. Many want to force us through the process, and mistakenly assume the hardest…
Is Keeping Busy Better?
I grew up working on a farm. At one time or another, we had cows, chickens, ducks; always a large garden to harvest and canned food from, and a large…
Thanks, Social Media
I love social media, and I despise it at the same time. It can be a positive tool for rekindling old friendships and sharing life moments with loved ones far…
A Prayer For Sleep
SLEEP What is that, you may ask? LOL It’s one of those words that sounds sillier each time you repeat it…try it 😆 It’s really not that funny, is it—to not be…
Unwanted Companion
Grief has settled into my bones—a constant, cold, unwanted companion. There is no explanation sufficient to express how sad that makes me. I…do…not…like…it… Not only am I struck by the…