No one gets to choose what adversity they will face in life. We do get a choice in what we do with it.
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Grateful Hearts: Tea Time for Grieving Moms
“Mothers hold their children’s hands for a while, but their hearts forever.”
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Five Myths About Grief and The Truth That Will Set You Free
Grief is complicated. That might be an understatement. We come into grief with perceptions of how it is supposed to work, but what do we base those perceptions upon? Perhaps as you read some common myths about grief, you will find ones you believe. Maybe it is time to take another look at those beliefs.…
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To Grieve or Not To Grieve – Not the Right Question
Grief is defined as “whatever you think and feel inside about the loss. Any thoughts, emotions, physical symptoms, and even unexpected behaviors you are experiencing because of the loss/death are part of your grief.” (Alan Wolfelt) Mourning is when grievers express their grief outside themselves. Mourning is grief inside out. (Alan Wolfelt) Grief is not optional because you will…
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Are You Excited About Mother’s Day? Maybe Not
April Showers bring May Flowers. Do you know what else the end of April and heading into May bring? Mother’s Day. President Woodrow Wilson established Mother’s Day as a national holiday in 1912. Anna Jarvis was credited with the idea as a way of honoring the sacrifices mothers made for their children. I love the idea…
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Easter Through the Lens of Grief
Easter Past I love Easter. As our kids grew up, it was almost a sacred time. After church on Easter Sunday, we would go to my folk’s house for lunch, an Easter egg hunt, and family photos. The kids would line in age order to take pictures. Then, they would get in height order. The…
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Grief: Different Stroke for Different Folks, But I Didn’t See That One Coming
How might the type of death, type of relationship with the person, and previous experiences with the death affect our ability to grieve?
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Do You Have The Kind Of Support System You Need?
A significant aspect of how we process grief is what kind of support system we have in our lives. Our support system is affected by different aspects that may include stage of life, personality, and community. Stage of Life When we are young, parents are a natural part of a child’s support system. Parents have the task of managing…
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Grieving Into The Holidays – Ragers and Gapers
Part Two As you drive through the holidays, you not only face speedbumps (things you can anticipate may be headed your way) and potholes (things you don’t see coming) but there are other drivers on the road. Every driver you pass is on a journey as well. Each can potentially cause a challenge for you…
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