My wife died of ALS; during her final 13 months, my mom and dad also died. It was almost overwhelming, and I learned more grieving than I ever thought I would. My most effective way …
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Jackie writes in: I just lost my husband of 25 years to liver cancer, October 2008, lived for 6 months after he was diagnosed. I cry day and night because I miss him so much. …
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Alice J. Wisler: Harriet, Many thanks for your comments here. What a blessing to hear from you! ~Alice
Sue: I am too a 39 yr old widow, my husband was diagnosed with osopheagel cancer and died 5 weeks later. I agree with NLU your heart will guide...
Harriet Hodgson: Dear Alice, I love your article and writing style. After four loved ones died in 2007 my heritage, as well as my husband’s...
FELICITY BLEACH: Hello Tracy, My deepest sympathy on the loss of all losses, that of your son. I too experience the loss of our almost 21 year old...
Tracy Bellew: Hi Clara I lost my son in a car accident in August 2009 he was only 17. It seems to get harder as time passes and this article is...
Paul Bennett: Edward, Thanks for the poems, and even more for the reminder that writing is a way for both men and women to approach their grief,... Alice J. Wisler: Thanks for the comments here! Good to read your thoughts. So sorry for all the losses. Each day we learn new skills on how to...