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Ten Things I’ve Learned Since My Son Died
The pain of losing a child can be physical. That first year, in addition to the emotional pain, I had an ache in my heart that was a constan
Aug 19, 20243 min read


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...
Nov 20, 20234 min read


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...
Sep 29, 20236 min read


Jul 15, 20230 min read


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...
Nov 23, 20222 min read


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...
Nov 3, 20223 min read


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...
Sep 29, 20223 min read


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...
Aug 19, 20213 min read


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...
Jul 15, 20216 min read


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...
Jul 10, 20212 min read


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...
Jun 10, 20212 min read


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...
Jun 5, 20213 min read


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...
May 5, 20214 min read


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...
Apr 2, 20213 min read


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...
Mar 28, 20213 min read