Dogs Make Me Feel Vulnerable And Guilty… Why I Have One Anyway.
After the tragic death of my first dog, I vowed to never love one again. Until…
Grief & Coping
How I Learned To Appreciate Pain
There are some kinds of pain which must be navigated in order to be our best selves.
How My Dad’s Brush With Death Taught This Atheist To Appreciate Prayer
You don’t have to believe in prayer to accept prayers.
The Book That Teaches How Atheists Can Spiritually Mourn
Meghan O’Rourke uses her memoir, The Long Goodbye, as an elegy to immortalize her deceased mother.
A Reflection On The London Terror Attack
The recent terror attack on London reminds the author of the deeply emotional bond she has to England.
In A Lonely World, Virtual Gatherings Can Provide Comfort
Technology is often overlooked as a tool to bring people together for emotional support.
In Tragedy, We Must Remember That God Is Love
A spiritual reflection on tragedies like the Orlando shooting.
Grieving Loss Before a Death
I foolishly thought burying my almost 91-year old father would have been easier than what my siblings and I went … Continue Reading
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