grief
Losing a family member is one of the most traumatic life events; Families must support one another to endure the five stages of grief and get through it together.
My Mom's Memorial Service Was Full of Beans. Top Story - August 2022.
My Mom’s memorial service—not what you’d expect to be one of the funniest times of our lives, but whenever we think of it, we laugh and high-five each other. And that’s just the way she would have wanted it.
By Catherine Kenwell3 years ago in Families
losing a child from a car wreck and donating your organs
A few weeks ago, my brother lost his 15-year-old son in a car wreck. The funeral was hard enough to handle, but when I heard that they had taken all of his organs, it made the tragedy even more real and painful. I decided to write this blog post because if it can help just one person realize that organ donation is something they want to do, then writing it will have been worth the effort. Here are some common questions about organ donation and how you can start the process of saving lives in honor of your own child or someone else’s child who has passed away.
By Liesbeth Mokoena3 years ago in Families
The Empty Chair
There is a saying that goes something like, "You find out who your friends are." Often times, our first friendships are formed within our immediate family and what I have come to find is that when the going gets tough, the family bond can weaken. I believe that statement is generalized for anyone whose loved one was always expected to show up, but then chose not to. It's not just about friends, it could be your cousin, your Aunt, even your brother.
By Emily Beck3 years ago in Families
Grandfather's Ambrosia
I sit at my grandfather’s desk, in his house, his garden, his home. He is alive around me. I took a moment to stroll where he may have walked. I saw the world with his eyes. I stopped intuitively at different moments, looking at a flower here, a tree there. I saw his care and character in each present living thing that exists in his garden. Even under duress without his constant touch, his life is strong in its contribution. His legacy continuing to touch the present moment in daily life; none more present than being amongst the plants, soil and growth he nurtured. The rocks he carefully and meticulously placed with purpose behind each placement so that even the unmoving would move people with an image of who he is.
By Dylan Breen3 years ago in Families
Grieving a Living Parent: Week 2
This week was easier. I didn't need as much time for self-care to cope with the feelings of loss and grief. There were a few moments where I found myself really wishing I could call my dad and tell him what I had accomplished, and some deep sadness at not being able to. Even those didn't last very long, and I still managed to celebrate my little victories.
By Inaya Jayne3 years ago in Families
Child abuse
Nobody should go through this. My father hit me with a belt when i was 13. It's was technically child abuse.I felt upset and i had trauma and pain. I go to bed at night time. I don't care when people say I shouldn't put this up on social media because this is an experience no body should go through. It was 2011. I wish child protection services got involved. Headspace told me in 2016.No legal action was taken people don't know what it feels like because you have never experienced it. Psychology effects into adulthood can be harming.
By Brandi Dexter3 years ago in Families
