Have you ever thought about what life would be like if your child had not died? I have, I do, I almost live every minute thinking of my son. I’m sure most parents who have …

Question from a reader: Two months ago, my 21-year-old nephew, my sister’s only child, was killed in a car accident.  I was 19 when he was born.  I have feelings of love for him almost …

I see my mother everywhere. Though I never looked like her, I can now see a physical resemblance and so many of my qualities remind me of her. Not so for my dad. Everyone said …

Father’s Day in 2007 was one of the real highlights of the relationship I had with my dad.  Mom had died in May, 2007. Dad was wearing out (he was 94), but hung on until …

VIENNA, Va., June 14, 2010 – When those around us face tough times, we’re often at a loss for words. We may fear we’ll say the wrong thing and stay away or, we may hurt …

I recall during high school when I was applying to colleges. Firmly affixed in the neurons of my automatic brain was Groucho Marx’s famous line: “I sent the club a wire stating, PLEASE ACCEPT MY …

Ahhh…dating.  Sooner or later this becomes every widow’s favorite topic with other widows.  And there is a very good reason for this:  Because we feel like it’s unacceptable to talk about it outside of the …

When you open yourself up to love, you open yourself up to loss.  When you suffer a loss, you will experience the painful emotion we call grief.  It’s a natural response to loss, yet to …

Photos can become a treasured possession when we are grieving.
Unfortunately, circumstances may result in regrets about the photos we possess.
We cannot change a lack of historical photos in our archives, but we can address the …

New York, New York and San Francisco, California, May 6th, 2010
Robbie Miller Kaplan is a writer and trainer with an expertise in communications. She is the author of nine books, including How to Say It …

Mother’s Day has to be one of the worst days of the year if you have already lost, or are in the midst of losing, your mom.
Wherever you go, there are reminders that your mom …

With Mother’s Day quickly approaching (in the U.S.), my thoughts become more focused on my son, Connor, and all children who have died too soon.  Of course, Conner is always on my mind, but during this …

How hard it is to be bereaved during the winter holiday season. The demands of the season for cheerfulness, socializing, and giving are intense even for those who are not in the midst of mourning. …

Topic: Making a Difference Guest: Robbie Miller Kaplan
Robbie Miller Kaplan is a writer and trainer with an expertise in communications. She is the author of nine books, including How to Say It When you Don’t …

Incredible things are heard when nobody thinks you’re listening. Recently, in downtown San Francisco, I was walking behind a 20-something–year-old couple. They were forced to reduce their fast pace as they approached an elderly man …

By Howard Winokuer, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, FT, and Heidi Horsley, Psy.D, LMSW, MS
“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” — Helen Keller
The death …