Quiet as a Mouse
Margareta's baby brother, Paxton - who isn't much of a baby anymore - just started preschool this month. He is about the same age as Margareta was when she started, and he goes to the same preschool...
View ArticleReal Sleeping v. Fake Sleeping
In 2010, I had crazy mornings. Getting four kids out of the house by 7:20. But we did it. I'd wake everyone up for a quick bowl of cereal in front of "Full House." Maddie always asked for "Ciminin...
View Article“How Are You?”: A Silent Signpost for the Bereaved
“How are you?” It is such a seemingly simple, benign question. Often, those who ask the question are not doing so out of real concern, but just as a polite, meaningless pleasantry... You may also like:...
View ArticleGrief is a Difficult Conversation with Yourself
For the first time in my life, the pain was so overwhelming, I couldn’t figure out how to stuff it in a closet like I had with all those other uncomfortable feelings. I wanted to scream from the...
View ArticleThe Challenges of Raising Children after the Death of a Child
Raising my sons after the death of my daughter has been full of challenges.In the immediate aftermath of her death, we were not the parents they needed. We did the best we could, but in hindsight, they...
View ArticleThe Secret to Healing Grief
What is the secret to healing from grief? Over the last few years, I have tried to write about it. I have bared my soul and deepest, darkest feelings and fears in order to try and capture “it” so that...
View ArticleToday is a Bad Day
Today is a bad day. It is a day where I feel defeated by grief; defeated by life. It is a day where I feel like crying – and wish that I would so I could let it all out; but the tears don’t come. I...
View ArticleIt’s the Most Difficult Time of the Year
So the song goes, it's the “most wonderful time of the year” for many. The problem is, there are people who don’t see this as a season of joy – but one of dread. These people often suffer in quiet...
View ArticleDistance
“Time heals all wounds.” If you’ve lost someone dear to you and find yourself in the darkness of grief, I’m certain you’ve heard or read that refrain numerous times already. It’s a nice thought... but...
View ArticleBehind the Veil
When you see me, you probably see what you would consider to be a strong person. But most of the time, you don't really see me. You see me through a veil that I wear that lets you see a version of me...
View ArticleSister Trouble
When i was 6, my other sister was 4 and Madison was 2. So, Julia (the 4 year old) was being mean to me. So i threw a toy at her. She started crying and calling "Daddy! Mommy!" I took Madison with me...
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