This is the first in a 3-part series about how grievers speak about their losses.
Mourning traditions around the world, from Hindu traditions to Jewish and Christian traditions, provide structured time for mourners to lament their …

Several years ago, I was watching news coverage following the crash of a passenger plane that killed all on board. The plane actually crashed into the ocean so over the next few days, survivor families …

Today would have been my elder daughter’s birthday.  She was born on Thanksgiving Day decades ago.  The hospital staff was preparing a turkey dinner for the new mothers, and I was very aware of the tantalizing …

A sibling relationship should be a lifelong friendship, but for those losing a brother or sister who served in the military, the pain and sorrow can be overwhelming. Adult siblings left behind must contend with …

Yes, we are shaking up the status quo of grieving in this country. We are the grief stricken, we are the broken hearted, we are the disenchanted, and we are the anguished.  We are the …

1st Guest Matt Kuntz -
Matt Kuntz, is the Executive Director of the National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI) in Montana.   He has a compelling life story as to why he is involved with NAMI. He’s …

By Dr. Norman Fried –
The headlines of many U.S. newspapers this week report that?five Americans are dead after a U.S. soldier opened fire at a U.S. base on Camp Liberty in Baghdad, where soldiers were …

Hannah writes in I buried my only son last year. But my story starts way before that. He was a Marine, he left as soon as he graduated. He did two tours in Iraq …

Question from Stephanie: I am writing you in regards to my son, who was enlisted in the Army for 20+ years and at this time, he is dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. In the …

By Rosemary Smith – ?
Who are we?? What really matters?? Is it possible to find true happiness after a great loss?? These were some of the questions we tried to answer in the film my …

HEALING THE GRIEVING HEART
Death of a Child on Active Duty in Iraq
Host: Dr. Gloria Horsley
With guest: Delain Johnson
July 20, 2006
G: Hello. I?m Dr. Gloria Horsley with my co-host Dr. Heidi Horsley. Each week, we welcome …

HEALING THE GRIEVING HEART
A Journey from Loss to Love
Host: Dr. Gloria Horsley
With guest: Sandy Goodman
June 1, 2006
G: Hello. I?m Dr. Gloria Horsley with my co-host Dr. Heidi Horsley. Each week, we …

HEALING THE GRIEVING HEART
Suicide Changes Hearts
Host: Dr. Gloria Horsley
With guest: Joyce Harvey
August 4, 2005
G: Welcome to Healing the Grieving Heart. I?m your host Dr. Gloria Horsley. Healing the Grieving Heart is …