It’s hard to find movies for adults that adequately deal with the death of a spouse and putting one’s life back together. Fortunately, one of the movies nominated for the Best Picture Oscar does a …
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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 …
The Compassionate Friends, providing support for bereaved families after the death of a child, is one of the 100 nonprofits to be awarded $25,000 for receiving the most votes from its members and friends in the first round of the Chase Community Giving program. The Compassionate Friends now moves into round 2 voting January 15-22 where the charity with the most votes will receive a $1 million grant while five runners-up will each receive a $100,000 award. This is an opportunity to help a great organization with only minutes of your time. For the latest information, visit
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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...
Annette Mennen: There is much wisdom in your observation of the real meaning of the words of others. Death makes most people uncomfortable. The...
Mark canfora: I am praying for God’s peace and will for your life. I am a father whose son also passed away and a firm and strong believer...
Albert Dixon: I’ve gone through the heartbreak of having 2 miscarriages. I was really down and wanted to commit suicide. My husband was not really...
Jaime: I feel that Barbara is so lucky to have a diary to read…I too lost my first love. I only found out about a week ago and he has been...