A few weeks after my son, Lance, was killed, my wife Kathy  received some information about the Compassionate Friends; she wanted to go to a meeting. She told me it was a support group for bereaved parents.
My reaction was …

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 …

To all of my fellow parents of deceased children — mothers and fathers – I offer greetings.  I too have suffered this unthinkable loss and know the grief that accompanies it. 
My son, Danny, died on July …

Feb. 11
Topic:  Living With Bereavement
 
 

1st Guest:  Alex James
Alex James lives and works in England, and is currently based at a hospice, developing specific services for children, supporting children and their families pre and post, bereavement. …

I have a hard time believing it is the season of holidays again. While this year should be easier since it will be our fifth Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s without our son Daniel, I …

My wife, Kathy, and I present a workshop for bereaved parents that we have titled, “Into the Valley and Out Again.” We conclude that presentation with some of our observations on our recovery and reinvestment. …

By Genesse Bourdeau Gentry –
It’s spring once again. Our part of the world is turning back towards the sun; trees are leafing out; wildflowers are blooming. Robins are again singing to one another. And, I …

By Norman Fried –
A?media star who first became famous for her role as a?crude talking, hard drinking? member of the 2002 reality television show?”Big Brother,”??has announced in The News of the World that she is …

By Comfort Shields –

By Norman Fried –

HEALING THE GRIEVING HEART
The Compassionate Friends: Three Decades of
Sharing and Caring (pre-recorded)
Host: Dr. Gloria Horsley
With guests: Joe and Iris Lawley
January 12, 2006
G: Hello. I?m Dr. Gloria Horsley. Welcome to Healing the …

HEALING THE GRIEVING HEART
The Compassionate Friends: Three Decades of Sharing and Caring
Host: Dr. Gloria Horsley
With guest: Pat Loder
October 20, 2005
G: Hello, I?m Dr. Gloria Horsley. Welcome to Healing the Grieving Heart. …

HEALING THE GRIEVING HEART
Trials, Disappointments and Challenges
Host: Dr. Gloria Horsley
With guest: Jan Eckles
October 13, 2005
G: Welcome to Healing the Grieving Heart. We know you are hurt and discouraged and at times are …

HEALING THE GRIEVING HEART
No Chance To Say Good-bye: A Son Killed By Terrorists
Host: Dr. Gloria Horsley
With guest: Ceil Buonocore
August 18, 2005
G: Welcome to Healing the Grieving Heart, the show that mimes the …

HEALING THE GRIEVING HEART
Why Is It When I Am Up, She is Down?
Personality Aspects of Grief
Host: Dr. Gloria Horsley
With guest: Dr. David Daniels
July 21, 2005
G: Hello. I?m Dr. Gloria Horsley. Welcome …