It has been two years and seven months since I had the misfortune to discover how effective the hormone oxytocin is in helping one cope with pathological grief. That was the same month I gave …

Irene Kendig is a speaker, workshop facilitator and self-acceptance coach.  She is the author of Conversations with Jerry and Other People I thought Were Dead.:  Seven compelling dialogues that will transform the way you think …

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 …

Amy Maddocks lost her son Connor, to a lung infection when he was only three days old.  Having always been a writer Amy turned to writing not only to help her through her …

Ron Villano M.S. is a leading expert in working through change. As a father who lost his 17-year old son, Michael in an auto accident, he always speaks from the heart. As a licensed psychotherapist …

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 …

The dogs were barking strangely one early morning in July of 1970; I was 15 years old. I knew someone had probably driven up our driveway and was taking their time to come to the …

Carol Loher’s son Keith died by suicide in March 0f 1999.  Keith showed no signs of depression so family and friends were not only shocked by hi  untimely death, but we suddenly and tragically confronted …

Maria Papapetros is a central energy source behind the movement to legitimize the field of psychic development.  Her only child and sixteen year old son, Randy, died in 1981 of unknown causes. As a professional …

It has been nearly 25 years since my son Brian was killed by a drunk driver.  He was 19 years old. We miss him terribly.  Life has never been the same without him. 
When I use …

Alice J. Wisler founded Daniel’s House Publications after her son Daniel died from cancer treatments in 1997.  She is the author of memorial cookbooks Slices of Sunlight, Down the Cereal Aisle, and novels that pertain …

On my journey through grief, after losing my 16-year-old son in an auto accident, I have come to fully understand one fact: the waves of hopelessness and despair are never too far away. The waves …

Anger is a common natural human emotion following a death.  Finding that you are feeling angry at the situation, at a person in particular, or just angry in general is understandable. Getting the anger out …

It has been nearly 25 years since my son Brian was killed by a drunk driver.  He was 19 years old. We miss him terribly.  Life has never been the same without him.
Raising my children …

I have reason to believe that our prayers help our loved ones who have passed.  Children have come through mediums to me and clearly expressed that our prayers are felt and appreciated.  In fact, I …

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 …