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.
I Wasn't Prepared for What I Saw Through My Back Window
The day started out with so much promise. The air conditioning expert finally came, after three missed appointments. Our ancient unit did not need to be replaced. The technician discovered and fixed a loose wire. He didn’t even charge us for the repair!
By Jennifer Dunne5 years ago in Families
My Mother Always Said...
For as long as I can remember, I have loved to write. When I was a child, writing fiction stories was a way to escape reality and find myself in a new and magical place, away from the difficulties of growing up. Writing has been a way for me to find peace in an ever-changing world. Writing is a constant.
By Kathryn Willis5 years ago in Families
The Trauma Chronicles
HOPEFUL THINKING What I mean is my Mother, my Aunt and Uncle that are well, mine got robbed of their mother, in a tragically and violent manner, her husband 2 husband after their dad murdered her. These events in turn I believe, robbed my siblings, our cousins, and I of good parents. It’s no competition but my mother and Aunt live the traumatic events to this day even.
By Katie Johnson5 years ago in Families
Sewing My Way Through Grief
SEWING MY WAY THROUGH GRIEF I’ve always heard it is better to give than to receive and I have done my share of delivering casseroles, sending cards and flowers, and sewing items for others. It always brought a smile to the face of the one receiving the gift but it also meant a lot to me. It was giving back, paying it forward, and in my own way, I felt I was making the world a better place. I found out, however, that it is easier for me to give than to receive when a life changing event turned the tables and I found myself on the receiving end for quite some time.
By Debra Ison5 years ago in Families
To my dear Friend and Mentor
First off I'm going to say that I'm writing this for the second time. Was cut off midstream, after 20+ minutes of writing. A pain any writer would know and sorrowfully understand. And a catalyzing fear to anyone who works with technology, "Always back up your work."
By Skylar Joel Harris5 years ago in Families
Magic in the Making
I grew up in a house with a dozen pair of scissors. The junk drawer in our kitchen flowed over with their hefty plastic handles. Sky blue and slate grey and deep red and bright orange. They seemed to always be multiplying. New pairs appearing out of nowhere. When I was young, there were small pairs for mine and my brother’s tiny hands. We cut construction paper and yarn and pipe cleaners and thick colored sheets of foam. At school, the scissors were heavy and metal, with handles that bit into my fingers. The blades never seemed to line up quite right—they bent and tore at the paper, rather than slicing it clean.
By Christine Reed5 years ago in Families
Grief 101: If you don’t know you better ask somebody
At this writing, my husband has been dead for 3 months. I have had days where I function normally and days where I cried and could get nothing done. I’ve received unsolicited advice from many who have not buried a spouse. I’ve spoken with widows who have given me their perspective and I appreciate everyone who believed they were assisting me. I’ve found however that when it comes to specifics that I must ask, seek, and knock for myself.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Families
5 Writing Exercises To Cope With the Loss of a Loved One
When my dad passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018, I returned to work the following week. My boss told me I should take more time off, but I told him I didn’t need it. Of course, this wasn’t true, no matter how much I wished it was. I was devastated, but it was easier to busy myself with work than to deal with everything I felt.
By Corrie Alexander5 years ago in Families
