Dreary Seasons Are For Planting Seeds of Hope
A misty rain dampens the chilly morning while the sky [...]
By Jennifer|2022-03-25T10:59:27-04:00March 25, 2022|Messages for Those Who Grieve, Messages of Encouragement|0 Comments
How I Became A Member of the Widow’s Club
Before we received my husband's cancer diagnosis, when we were [...]
When Grief Leads to Thoughts of Suicide
I have a confession. On New Year’s Day, 11 months [...]
Moving After A Spouse Dies: Bridges and Changes
My husband died years ago. The impact of his death [...]
A Surprise Plot Twist: After Deciding to Remain Single, A Widow Remarries
A year ago our families gathered on the beach in [...]
Don’t Be Afraid To Go There: Acknowledging Another’s Grief Offers Hope
As I stood on the beach in Cape May Point, [...]
Kintsugi: A Metaphor for Grief & Healing
Kintsugi is a Japanese art form that uses precious metals, [...]
Willpower & Grief
The most challenging things we set out to do usually [...]
Decathecting and Other Hard Things
Decathect. Verb. to withdraw one's feelings of attachment or energy [...]
Seeking a Safe Harbor After a Harrowing Experience
When I was in seventh grade, my father put our [...]