Grieving the Loss of My Son: 14 Years Later
It’s difficult to put into words what today feels like. I still cannot believe it’s been 14 years since I hugged my son, Ben—heard his voice, laughed with him, shared…
Grief Changes Over Time (And Why That’s Okay)
Since grief slapped us in the face six years ago with the loss of our son Levi, the phases have gone back and forth. It wasn’t a clean process. It…
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…
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.…
COMPANIONS
Last year was brutal for many of us. Someone we care about died, or we had to muddle through another year, peppered with dates of reminders: the "companions" of reminders 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 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…
THE WEIGHT OF GRIEF
Even though the weight of my grief is present all the time, it can feel like others around me don’t realize this, which is a difficult reality to acknowledge. I…
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