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.
Why Is It
Author's Note: I have had to pick and choose what funerals I would attend since the pandemic began back in 2019/20. People are still not having funerals within the first weeks after a death. The funeral I am attending today was for a June death, for example.
By Denise E Lindquist5 months ago in Families
Blame Is Lighter When Shared
The Bible says, ‘teach the child the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.’ Steven Orr stared at his mother, reading her expression after the verdict was read. Her facial expression showed nothing, no regret, no sorrow, no love, no remorse, no shock. Her emotions were empty, devoid of sympathy. Staring deeper into her eyes, he saw an empty soul. A soul without understanding, curiosity, nothing that showed she was sorry for the death sentence handed down by a jury of twelve to her only son.
By Annelise Lords 5 months ago in Families
Killed by His Own Child
In Faisalabad lived Iftikhar Ahmed, a quiet, hardworking mechanic. His hands were always stained with grease, but his heart carried nothing except dreams for his only son, Sameer. Life was never easy—he earned just enough to cover rent, feed his family, and save a little for his boy’s future. Yet he never once complained. His greatest wish was simple: to see Sameer climb higher than he ever could.
By Shehzad Anjum5 months ago in Families
Wings Without Landing
A Father’s Sacrifice Shabbir Ahmed did not have big aspirations—just one. America. In 2005, after years of grinding through Karachi’s noisy streets as a van driver, he had finally secured a chance: a truck-driving job in New Jersey. His passport was stamped. His ticket deposit was paid. He had even imagined the wide highways he would drive across.
By Shehzad Anjum5 months ago in Families
Jeffrey Koistinen and His Family Continue to Carry the Weight of Their Loss
Jeffrey Koistinen and His Family Continue to Carry the Weight of Their Loss The death of 17-month-old Liam Koistinen under the care of a Watertown childcare provider shattered not only his parents’ world but also the trust of an entire community. For Jeffrey Koistinen (Liam’s father) and Liam’s mom, the sentencing of Amanda Walder in 2023 did little to ease the heartbreak. Their grief, shared publicly in interviews and court statements, remains raw and unshakable.
By Jeffrey Koistinen5 months ago in Families
Trinity Health Ann Arbor
Trinity Health Ann Arbor, located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, is a nationally recognized teaching hospital that continues to set the standard for compassionate, high-quality care. As part of the Trinity Health Michigan network, this 560-bed facility has built a reputation for combining advanced medical expertise with a strong commitment to community well-being. Whether it’s through groundbreaking treatments, award-winning specialty programs, or outreach initiatives, Trinity Health Ann Arbor remains a trusted partner in health for thousands of families across southeast Michigan.
By salamguide5 months ago in Families
Lessons in Grief and How Often to Cry (the answer is constantly)
Lessons in Grief and the Question of How Often to Cry (the answer is constantly) This was originally meant to be a series of things I learned from my experiences with loss this summary, but that is asking for something far more coherent than I am capable of making right now. Each time I sit down to write this, my emotions are in a completely different place, and I am unable to order any of my thoughts. To some extent, I think that it fits this piece that it’s a little all over the place. Grief is all over the place, and I think to pretend I was put together would be a disservice. So if I seem all over the place, it’s because I am, and that’s okay, or at least I’m learning that it is. If I repeat myself or contradict myself, please bear with me. This list of lessons is messy because my mental state is fractured. Grief is not a linear path, and I will contradict myself because grief and life can feel so contradictory within themselves. I am torn between feeling everything and nothing at all. Things feel normal and completely different.
By Samantha Smith5 months ago in Families
