Worst Case Scenario
Up until I was in my 30’s, I had a bad habit of imagining the worst case scenario of a situation. I ridiculously thought that if I imagined something bad,…
Then I Grew Up
When I was young, there seemed to be endless possibilities. Even though my world was very small, I had high hopes of big experiences; travel, visiting big cities and historical…
Bearer of Trauma
We live in a world where everyone is a victim. I think it started with the days of Oprah, and her raw and honest interviews with folks from different walks…
ZACHARIAH’S STORY
Everyone who met him has Zachariah's Story. Reviewing books can be a daunting task. I always appreciate it when someone trusts my judgment enough to share my opinion, and although…
PROFOUND WORDS
He was standing in the kitchen when he spoke some of the most profound words I’ve heard him say: “I hate it when people say ‘I’m sorry’!” He repeated it three times.…
GRIEF BRAIN
I rambled up to a window at the county clerks office, all ready to pay my vehicle registrations and taxes due. But no; I got out of the car and…
SOMETHING HAD TO GIVE
When my friend Cora attended her first grief group meeting, she entered with long-felt emotions of dread and anxiety. She had no idea what to expect from these folks, and…
THE FORGOTTEN LOSS
The older we get, the more we experience death and loss. As children, the most common death we may go through is the that of grandparents; then as we grow…
The Dreaded Day
As the dreaded day grows closer, I am struck by the thought that it never feels the same from year to year. I always enter the month with added anxiety…
IMPACT OTHERS
He stood there, nervous and unsure of what would happen next. My friend, Chris, had just given a speech about how he contends with the loss of his wife, and…