Grieving
By: Angel Ngo
My father was a man who cared for his family. He cared many times but when his anger got the better of him, he lashed... Read more >>
By: Gina Stepp
No one is served by being pushed through the mourning process, or by being told to “cheer up” when they’ve lost someone important to them. But when... Read more >>
Give Sorrow More Than Words (Part 1)
The last decade has seen great strides in understanding some of the brain science behind emotions like sorrow and joy—at least of the mechanics. Using... Read more >>
Give Sorrow More Than Words (Part 2)
As we saw in Part 1, poets have often touched on the subject of grief and its effects, both in reference to those who mourn as well as to... Read more >>
Losing My Mom – The Days After
May 10: My mom passed away May 11: Her visitation May 12: Her funeral May 13: My twenty-second birthday May 16: I graduated from college... Read more >>
May 10, 1998: My Mom Passed Away
Before I start journaling my experience, I feel the need to explain my motives for sharing my story. First and foremost, I believe writing about... Read more >>
Footprints
It has been more than a week since my brother-in-law, David, suddenly passed away. I can’t stop thinking about him. I see him in the... Read more >>
We all have blah days—the hair, the clothes, whatever it is, it can be too easy to pick on ourselves. How do you snap yourself out it? Share your techniques. >>



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