He Still Gets a Birthday Cake
This Monday was my son Alex’s 12th birthday. Our regular tradition is to release helium balloons with little notes stapled to them and send them […]
missing a loved one who has died
Light a Candle…
If you are a parent, grandparent or a sibling of a loved one who has passed away, please consider taking part in the Worldwide Candle […]
Look For Me in Rainbows…
These beautiful words resonated with me and how I feel about my son. There are always signs that our loved ones give us to comfort […]
Birthdays And Anxiety
Birthdays And Anxiety My son’s 12th birthday is approaching in less than two weeks. I have already started feeling anxious, as I do every year. […]
How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?
How can you mend a broken heart? How can you stop the rain from pouring down? Rhetorical questions, both with the same answer: you can’t. […]
The Empty Seat at the Table
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Many of us who are missing loved ones have a difficult time with this day and the entire holiday season. It can […]
Time Changed My Perception
Time Changed My Perception It has been nearly twelve years since my sweet baby boy Alex went from my arms to God’s arms. The photo […]
“Adjusting to Life After Loss, Coping with the Death of a Loved One and Honoring Their Memory”
Please watch the book trailer for my latest book on grief and how to heal. Click below for more details:
Dreading Anniversary Dates
After losing a loved one, specific dates will stand out from the others. These dates can bring about an overwhelming sense of anxiety and sadness. […]