No, I did not see Toy Story 3; but, recently, my wife and two daughters did. When my wife came home, she shared with me the premise of the story. As she told it to …

A sudden and traumatic death shatters your world. The changes may be readily apparent or may take months, or even years, to emerge. In 2007, my elder daughter (mother of my twin grandchildren) and father-in-law …

It was only in the sanctuary of Dr. Walter’s office that I began to feel safe enough to talk about my mother’s suicide. His voice was calming. It was a relief to talk openly with …

Today — February 23, 2010 – is third anniversary of my daughter’s death.  She died from the injuries she received in a car crash.  I have conflicting feelings: sorrow that will be with me always, …

Death affects and changes everything. The circumstances and impact affect not only the obvious areas of life but every area and simple tasks that used to be easily undertaken can seem enormous and just too …

These are the things you gave me, Dad,
And these are the things I’ll prize…
To find God in a field of corn
And hope in each sunrise,
To learn the greatest truths of all
Seeing nature through …

Guest: Darcie Sims
Darcie D. Sims Ph.D, is a bereaved parent and child, a grief management specialist. Darcie’s sense of humor and clarity have made her a much sought after speaker. She is the …

I wish I knew where you were. That would make life a whole lot easier right now. This is one of my true challenges; to understand what happened to you after you died. Over time, …

I was concerned when I came home and couldn’t find my mother. The back of the house has a steep incline off the deck that leads to a forested area. When I saw that the …

After my son’s death, there were many turning points along the way in my grief. I could not make them happen all by myself, but I could make myself available.  At each turning point, there was a …

Question from TK: My sister and I lost an infant sister in an accident when we were 2 and 5, respectively. Now, 40 years later, I’m struggling to understand how our sister’s death affected us. …

I heard the sound coming from somewhere close, swelling from the deepest part of my being. I was almost startled when I felt it resonate through my body, felt the vibration, lungs rising and falling …

By Richard Beck –
When Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett died, many people, myself included, were deeply saddened.
How do we begin to make sense of grieving the deaths of celebrities, many of whom we have never …

By Patrick T. Malone –??
Jack Gordon, former president of the Hospice Foundation of America, once said: “In a very real sense in our society, the workplace has become a kind of extended family. Businesses have …

By Anne M. Hamilton, M.F.A. –
I’ve been writing a play about four women who have lost their men accidentally or suddenly. Some losses happen in fatal accidents and some through illness. I am sharing in …

By Michelle Linn-Gust –