When Sadness and Joy Co-Exist
Have you ever picked up a book knowing that its arrival in your life at precisely this moment was a … Continue Reading
Loss
Who Would You Wish to Spend One Last Day With?
Simply articulating the desire to have the time together, and how the imagined time might be spent, addresses a good part of the yearning.
Can You Learn to Love Navigating Transitions?
When I was the parent of a toddler, I learned that transitions are hard. Toddlers don’t have a clear sense … Continue Reading
Why Don’t Men Cry More Often?
Why do so many people in our culture still buy into the notion that “real men don’t cry”? In a … Continue Reading
Gratitude The Greatest Medicine?
Substituting for a colleague who leads a grief group, this reflection on coping was shared by someone in the group. … Continue Reading
Glen Campbell Sings Poignantly of Loss and Healing
Glen Campbell’s newest, and likely last, song will make you cry and give you comfort, especially if like me, you … Continue Reading
9/11: How We Feel Today
As we observe the 13th anniversary of 9/11, we feel a range of emotions. We feel sad and heartbroken for … Continue Reading
The Illusion That We Suffer Alone
Years ago, during the time that my father was struggling with Alzheimer’s, I happened to catch an interview with the … Continue Reading
When a Friend Is Suffering, How Do You Help?
How do you comfort someone going through a really hard time in life? Recently, I received an email from someone … Continue Reading
Can the Death of a Parent Bring Families Together?
Few moments in life are as difficult as losing one’s parent. In the swirl of sadness and mourning, a parent’s … Continue Reading