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Ten Things I’ve Learned Since My Son Died
The pain of losing a child can be physical. That first year, in addition to the emotional pain, I had an ache in my heart that was a constan
Aug 19, 20243 min read
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Grieving Suicide Loss
When someone we love chooses to end their life, we experience all the normal feelings associated with grief, but there are some that are...
Sep 29, 20236 min read
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Jul 15, 20230 min read
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The Empty Chair at the Table
Holidays can be an emotional reminder of loss. Thanksgiving and Christmas are two of the most difficult. If someone at your holiday...
Nov 23, 20222 min read
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A phrase that hurts parents of addicts
I wrote this 11 years ago today: “I am grieving. I am grieving the loss of the years we lost to drugs, to the person he once was, to the...
Nov 3, 20223 min read
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The "F" Word
No, not that “F” word, I’m talking about is fentanyl. Fentynal is the most dangerous thing on the streets right now and is killing MORE...
Aug 19, 20213 min read
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Turning Loss into Hope
Maggie Today I’m sharing about a woman who is a genuine hero. One definition of hero is “someone who fights for a cause” and Maggie...
Jul 22, 20212 min read
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Here Comes the Sun
Last week’s post was heavy. I realize in sharing my anguish over losing Keven, I’m painting a depressing picture of my life, I don’t want...
Jun 10, 20212 min read
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The Raw Truth
Written on April 5, 2021 There are times when the pain is almost unbearable. It literally hurts, my chest aches and I feel pressure...
Jun 5, 20213 min read
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Are You Uncomfortable Around A Grieving Parent?
4-29-21 The other day I saw someone I knew and her eyes said it all; she didn’t know what to say to me and she was uncomfortable. She...
Apr 28, 20213 min read
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What to Say and Do for a Grieving Parent
April 2, 2021 Don’t Do/Say: I know how you feel It was their time There’s a reason for everything She/he was such a good person God...
Apr 2, 20213 min read
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Tears in Aisle 5
March 28, 2021 Two weeks after Keven died, I had to go to the grocery store for the first time. I remembered a friend telling me it took...
Mar 28, 20213 min read
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