Survivor?
The master of ceremonies at the banquet for fallen heroes repeated his request for the third time for survivors to: “please stand up.” Finally, I reluctantly stood. It had been…
Just a Day at the Gym or so I Thought…
Recently I went to the gym to do my typical workout routine. I had a lot on my mind with work, family, grocery list etc…. But something made me stop,…
Prayer Shawl
I am often asked, “What brought you comfort in the early days?” The same memory usually pops in my mind that I like to share. It was about a week…
Advice & Mentoring
I began working at First Hour Grief Response several months ago and am learning so much about grief and its’ many faces. It is impossible to describe it unless you’ve…
I Didn’t Cry This Year
Christmas is always a tough time of year for our family because we are missing our sweet Ben. It’s been over seven years since he passed away and while we…
Finding Peace Through Better Sleep: Advice for People in Grief
Grief takes a severe emotional toll that manifests physically in different ways. Some people fall into a kind of stunned disbelief; others have a manic response and search desperately for…
6 Reasons You Should Consider Attending a Grief Support Group
1) It’s a safe place where you can go, usually once a week, and talk (and cry) about how you are feeling. Especially when many people close to you go…
Ideas For Healthy Grieving
First, there are no quick fixes for your grief. Navigating grief takes work. You have to be willing to get out of bed and do a few small things every day.…
Bonus, Bonus, Bonus, Bonus
As Richard and I began to talk about sharing the rest of our lives together, we needed a heart check. I needed to be sure I was ready to be…
The Big “D” Word….
When are you going to be ready to date? I thought about the big “D” word often before I truly decided to do something about it. Just the thought about…