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- Nov 20
- 4 min
I Knew the End was Near
WOW. I decided it was time to write a blog post about losing my sister, Therese. When I opened my folder to type one, I found this! I...
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- Sep 29
- 6 min
Grieving Suicide Loss
When someone we love chooses to end their life, we experience all the normal feelings associated with grief, but there are some that are...
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- Nov 23, 2022
- 2 min
The Empty Chair at the Table
Holidays can be an emotional reminder of loss. Thanksgiving and Christmas are two of the most difficult. If someone at your holiday...
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- Nov 18, 2022
- 2 min
The Myth of Losing An “Only Child”
Often people express “extra” concern when they hear I lost my only child. They say things like, “how tragic to lose your only child!” But...
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- Nov 3, 2022
- 3 min
A phrase that hurts parents of addicts
I wrote this 11 years ago today: “I am grieving. I am grieving the loss of the years we lost to drugs, to the person he once was, to the...
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- Sep 29, 2022
- 3 min
Tapping Into Grief
When you lose a child, there is nothing positive to be said. People say, “he’s at peace now” and I believe that, but it doesn’t reduce...
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- Aug 19, 2021
- 3 min
The "F" Word
No, not that “F” word, I’m talking about is fentanyl. Fentynal is the most dangerous thing on the streets right now and is killing MORE...
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- Jul 15, 2021
- 6 min
Siblings - The Forgotten Mourners
I am excited about this blog post. This week I have a guest who shares her story with us. I met Georgie via Instagram, I was so taken...
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- Jul 10, 2021
- 2 min
Grief Brain Made Me Run A Red Light!
For anyone not familiar with the term "grief brain" I sincerely hope you never have to experience it. After losing Keven I was warned by...
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- Jun 10, 2021
- 2 min
Here Comes the Sun
Last week’s post was heavy. I realize in sharing my anguish over losing Keven, I’m painting a depressing picture of my life, I don’t want...
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- Jun 5, 2021
- 3 min
The Raw Truth
Written on April 5, 2021 There are times when the pain is almost unbearable. It literally hurts, my chest aches and I feel pressure...
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- May 5, 2021
- 4 min
Nine Months Gone/Mother's Day
Keven liked Mother's Day more than I did. When he was a kid he'd get me a gift with the help of his aunt Therese, or he'd make me...
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- Apr 2, 2021
- 3 min
What to Say and Do for a Grieving Parent
April 2, 2021 Don’t Do/Say: I know how you feel It was their time There’s a reason for everything She/he was such a good person God...
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- Mar 28, 2021
- 3 min
Tears in Aisle 5
March 28, 2021 Two weeks after Keven died, I had to go to the grocery store for the first time. I remembered a friend telling me it took...
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