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Articles:

Poem: I Wish

Mother, I never imagined you’ll be standing at my grave Praying, chatting with me, fearless and brave Mother, I know you are so miserable and sad And no one can […]

How to Be Kind to Yourself When Mourning

Have you forgotten all about your physical needs since the death of your loved one? Perhaps you have lost all interest in life. Are you afraid to focus your attention […]

Poem: Can You Take Away My Endless Pain?

Can you take away my endless pain? Then, stop preaching! Your plea is in vain “It is good to do this or do that” you comment “To have closure and […]

Poem: A Year Has Passed

A broken heart, mine has become From a pain that is only known to some There is no pain like a mother’s pain Who is unable to see her daughter […]

I’m So Lost Without My Son

I lost my 20 year old son October 12, 2006 and I am so lost without him we did everything together .He was my best friend and my only child. […]

I Have Lost 2 Sons, a Brother and My Mother. What Do I Do Now?

My youngest son, Chad 17 died in and auto wreck on 1-1-04 at age 17, his older brother was all that held me together. Chuck turned 20 that year, we […]

My Daughter was Killed on My Motercycle

Katrina- My heart goes out to you. On August 25th, 2007, I laid my motorcycle down and as the tragic events go?that ride cost me my 10year old daughter. She […]

Poem: Colors

The Earth lost all its color the day you went away I look around and all I see are different shades of gray If I to traveled up to space […]

My 3 Day Old Granddaughter Died

My granddaughter died when she was three days old her mother was in labor and fell which caused the placenta to tear loose from the wall. I have been dealing […]

I Lost My Son 4 Years Ago

I lost my 33 year old son 4 years ago. We were like each half of one whole person. My love for him was very intense and when he died […]

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