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My Loved One Died and the Grief Hurts

Posted on May 13, 2020 - by Larry Patten

This is an excerpt from Larry Patten’s A Companion for the Hospice Journey which is available on Amazon or though his website Hospice Matters. He has died. She has […]

Happiness After Loss is a Choice

Posted on May 11, 2020 - by Gloria Horsley

Are you afraid you will never be happy again after experiencing a loss? Many people feel that way after losing a loved one or they feel guilty at the thought […]

What’s in a Name?

Posted on May 9, 2020 - by Judy Lipson

Being pregnant with my first child several years after losing my sister Jane, there was no question in my mind of wanting to name the child for my late sister. […]

Sacred ‘Force’ Brings Contact Between Mother and Deceased Daughter

Posted on May 8, 2020 - by Lois Schaffer

I have always appreciated connections, family and friends alike. After the death of my daughter, those connections became even more important. Sharing stories about her are cathartic and a means […]

When Grief and Coronavirus Collide

Posted on May 6, 2020 - by Mary Jane Hurley Brant

When Grief and the Coronavirus (COVID-19) collide, we feel like we’ll collapse. The Coronavirus is not only serious, it’s a pandemic. Like grief, COVID-19 is powerful, persistent and painful. The […]

5 Truths About Grief That Will Make The Process Easier To Manage

Posted on May 4, 2020 - by Nat Juchems

Dealing with loss is an unimaginable process, something that, unfortunately, you have to experience to understand. But, this isn’t to say that there is one universal grieving process. Grief is […]

COVID-19 Reminiscences: Two Lost Sisters

Posted on May 4, 2020 - by Judy Lipson

We have been sheltered in place for over a month with an abundance of time to think. Not always a prescription for those of us who have lost loved ones […]

Grief From Darkness to Light

Posted on May 4, 2020 - by Gloria Horsley

Grief impacts all of us in different ways. But, one of the best ways to visualize it is to see grief and the movement through grief to healing is going […]

Handling Emotions During COVID-19

Posted on April 27, 2020 - by Gloria Horsley

Are you wondering what to say or how to respond to others during this stressful time? Sheltering in place for this extended amount of time can create some uncomfortable interactions […]

End of Life Issues During COVID-19

Posted on April 24, 2020 - by Gloria Horsley

Do you have a family member who has recently died? Due to visitation restrictions, sheltering in, and social distancing, bereaved families are experiencing isolation and loneliness. Barbara Karnes, RN, author, […]