Tag: Grief
I Was A Dog Mom First:: Grieving the Loss of a...
My husband and I are both “dog people” and grew up with pups, so it was no surprise when we felt the desire to...
Friendship and Grief: Connecting Through Healing
In February 2002, my worst fear came true. I lost my dad. The circumstances were unlike anything we could’ve imagined, as were the days...
Daddy’s Girl: Grieving while Parenting
Losing a parent—or anyone around the holidays- seems like next level cruelty. But here we are. I want to first say that I am...
For the Fatherless on Father’s Day:: You are Not Alone
Father’s Day, for some moms, is another day missing a pivotal figure in their upbringing. A confidant when life gets way too hard. The...
Dear Hendrix:: Peace, Promises, and Permanent Paw Prints
Dear Hendrix, my first fur baby, our family's loyal friend, our love::
January 26th was a normal day.
The boys played with you much like they...
Your Grief Included:: Being the Spouse of Someone Who is Grieving
While the holidays are a special time of year that are looked at with lots of love and joy and time spent with family....
Losing a King :: The Death of Chadwick Boseman
We lost a king last week.
I didn't know Chadwick Boseman. I never met him. It isn't likely that I ever would have. And yet...
Grieving Kobe Bryant:: More Than Just the Loss of a Legend
Time seemed to stop as I scrolled through social media on Sunday afternoon to read the headlines about Kobe Bryant passing away. I thought...
All The Feels:: Managing Holiday Grief
You know that song that says, "It's the most wonderful time...of the year"? But...what if it's not? It's that time again when all things...
Changing the Sheets
Less than an hour ago I held you for the last time. I felt your tears roll down my neck as you pressed your...