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One of the most painful events in life is the demise of your spouse. You may feel uncertain if you will survive this overwhelming loss. At times, you may feel like you don't have the energy or desire to try to heal. You are beginning a journey that is frightening, overwhelming and lonely. This article … Continued

Allow Yourself to Mourn   Your child has passed away. In order to begin the healing process, you must allow yourself to properly mourn. Mourning is the open expression of your thoughts and feelings regarding the death of your child. With the loss of your child, your hopes, dreams and plans for the future are … Continued

Someone You Love Has Passed Away   When a loved one passes, you and your family will be overcome with grief. Grieving is the open expression of your feelings and thoughts when a loved one passes away.  This journey is just the beginning and it will most likely be painful, frightening, lonely and overwhelming. This … Continued

It is healthy to reach out to others as you mourn but don't feel obligated to accept the unhelpful responses you may receive from people. You are the one who is grieving and you have certain "rights" no one should try to take away. The following list is intended to empower you to heal and … Continued

The Mourner's Six "Reconciliation Needs"   The demise of someone loved changes our lives forever. The movement from the "before" to the "after" is always a long, painful journey. From many grief support experiences, I have learned that if we do heal, the outside edges of our grief usually remain. Instead, we must journey completely … Continued