Life is full of ups and downs, and sometimes there is a feeling or thought as if I am never going to get through this crisis or trauma. In the midst of despair your body remembers what past...
News You Did Not Want to Hear and What to Do Now
Have you ever received news you knew was coming, but hoped the news did not come as soon as it did? Perhaps the news is not promising and what the future holds something that causes you to look at life...
Why do We Hesitate to Seek Help?
I have always wondered why people in general do not seek grief help when it is available to them. What gets in the way; cost, pride, time, perception, fear, embarrassment or perhaps a bad experience when seeking help...
BEREAVED SPOUSES or PARTNERS of any age, with or without children at home
Are you a widow (female) or a widower (male)? The loss experience may be similar but different for each role. After the loss of a partner, life is forever changed. The first year may be full of new and difficult...
A Grandson’s Concerns
It is not uncommon for people to share stories of grief and loss. To this day it never ceases to amaze me the number of children who live in fear after a death of a loved one. Fear due to...
“A Granddaughter’s Remembering”
I remember having a conversation with a child aged 5 after her grandma had died. This young child frequently expressed sadness and a few tears while sharing stories of times spent with grandma.
The sharing of stories continued for several years...
Is trauma connected to your loss?
In previous postings I wrote about being stuck and motivational ideas but I want to point out there are sometimes valid... 
Their Wishes and Hopes
“Coping with Grief” workshops involve participants identifying some of their concerns and feelings associated with grief and loss. It is common to hear words such as;
Anxiety ... 
Believe and Dream the Dream
How often have you said in your mind, “Sometimes, the journey of life seems too hard to travel”. Me too. I don’t let the thoughts or words be the end of things, I pull up my socks and take a...
Who is your motivator?
Do you ever wonder how much worrying goes into being “stuck”?
This comment comes to mind after reading a recent posting from a friend on Facebook; specific reference was made about people who worry about...