When caught in the throes of grief it’s the moments, not the words, that reach into our heart. Let your presence speak volumes. “…the giving of space for someone to discover for themselves what it means to grieve…” Mark Nepo. My Dear Community, When I remember...
My Dear Community, Last week’s blog post titled, And the Award goes to…, touched deep nerves. Many wrote in and shared the hurtful words people said after the death of a loved one. I’m saddened by the insensitive and rude things people say. But also, warmly affected...
My Dear Community, Family traditions bind us together, give us a sense of belonging, and build loving memories. But when a loved one isn’t here to share in the tradition, what then? How can you approach a special event that you used to share together? Approaching...
Dear Community, I now realize there are two different groups of people in my community who read this weekly newsletter. The first group is you; one of those in grief. Your world has exploded because of loss. The second group are those who want to support, companion,...
Say Something, Please! My Dear Community, Have you experienced this…… A holiday greeting comes in the mail and there is not ONE WORD about your beloved who’s passed! Friends and family mean well. We know they intend to send special thoughts and love. While you’re...
What’s Your Level of Grief or Where’s Your Grief? My Dear Community, The holidays are here. Sharing authentically with others about how we’re feeling allows real connection. It frees us from the isolation of grief. It would help if others quit asking “How...
