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It is just another New Years Day
2007-12-31 03:56:00 Heidi and I hope that you are thinking of making a New Years resolution. For some of you it will be survival. While for others it will be a time to get back into an exercise routine. For all of us it is a time to take care of ourselves. We can then reach ... More About: Blog , New Years
My Daughter Was Killed in November
2007-12-29 17:48:00 On Nov., 13, 2007 my daughter, Loriel, was killed in a car accident. She was 23 years old and on her way home from work. I miss her so much and just wnat to leave this world to go be with her. I would never hurt myself, but my pain feels so great. Julie A response ... More About: Blog , Daughter , Killed , Death and Dying , November
A Double Loss of Mother and Son
2007-12-29 17:13:00 My mom was very sick but young and we didn’t except her to go so soon. i miss her so much she was my best friend i could talk to her about anything. and even if she didn’t always like the topic of conversation she always sat there patiently trying to give me advice no ... More About: Double , Blog , Mother , Loss , Death and Dying
Thank you friend
2007-12-29 16:43:00 Thank you friend for always being there for me And seeing what I saw and did not see I am blessed to have you by my side At good times, bad times, and when I lost my child You have accepted the person I became And realized that your friend can not be the same! Friend , you have never asked me ... More About: Blog , Death and Dying
Does the Work of Grief Ever Really End?
2007-12-27 18:01:00 Are you wondering if the pain will ever cease, if the emptiness will ever leave? Will life ever have meaning again? You may not think so now, but the answer to all three questions is an unqualified yes. And there are millions of people who can vouch for that fact. But that does not mean you ... More About: Work , Blog , Grief
Christmas Wishes
2007-12-24 16:59:00 Our wishes for you during these days of Christmas are found in an old Christmas Carol. Our hearts sing out to you: We bring you tidings of comfort and joy. Our hearts are with each of you during this season Drs. Gloria and Heidi More About: Blog , Wishes
Healing Takes Both Time and Patience - Second in the Holiday Series
2007-12-18 15:18:00 By Dr. Gloria As I started decorating the tree this year my six year old grandson, Ryan, comes over to give me a hand. He is excited to open the box of ornaments and help grandma put them on the tree. We take them out of the box one by one and we discuss the merits ... More About: Holiday , Series , Time , Blog , Healing
Our Radio Show Guest Shares
2007-12-18 14:35:00 One of our guests on Healing the Grieving Heart has graciously shared with us pictures of her son, Michael, who was killed in a dorm fire at his university. Gail has since worked successfully to have the laws changed to require all state schools to comply with fire and safety standards. Thank you Gail, for the ... More About: Radio , Show , Blog , Guest , Shares
My Friend Lost His Son
2007-12-11 16:42:00 Dr. Gloria I am certain you get tons of these emails daily. I have been reading a few things of yours online (radio transcripts etc). and felt I’d take my chance in emailing you. On July 22, 2006 a dear friend of mine lost his son. He was only 8 years old and he died on ... More About: Lost , Blog , Friend , Death and Dying
I Wish
2007-12-10 21:37:00 Mother, I never imagined you’ll be standing at my grave Praying, chatting with me, fearless and brave Mother, I know you are so miserable and sad And no one can ease your pain, even Dad I know your happy days with me are gone Can a mother ever be content after losing a daughter or a son? Life will forever be ... More About: Blog , Death and Dying
A Special Broadcast this Friday - December 7, 2007
2007-12-05 17:07:00 More About: Broadcast , Blog , Special , Friday , December
Holidays and Grief Series
2007-12-05 02:35:00 Welcome to the grief blog. I wrote the following article with grief and in-laws in mind; however, there is some important information for all bereavement. We know that the Holidays are a difficult time for all of you. Take care of yourself. Write for the blog. Comment on others articles. Eat healthy foods, avoid alcohol. ... More About: Series , Blog , Grief
The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting ? Sunday, December 9th
2007-12-02 02:18:00 The Compassionate Friends , an international self-help group for bereaved parents and siblings, is sponsoring its annual Worldwide Candle Lighting on Sunday , December 9. The candle lighting is for one hour at 7 p.m. local time all around the world. There will be candle lighting services in all 50 states (if you?re unable to attend one ... More About: Blog
A Grief Poem
2007-11-30 20:25:00 Death is nothing at all?. I have only slipped into the next room I am I and you are you. Whatever we are to each other, that we are still. Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way you always used. Put no difference in your tone;wear no forced solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always ... More About: Blog , Poem , Grief
My Story - My Daughter Died of Long QT Syndrome. Everyone Should Know About
2007-11-30 20:05:00 It has been three years since the death of my daughter. Here is my personal story. It was April 12, 2004 that I went into my daughter’s bedroom to wake her up for school and found her not breathing. My daughter was in the hospital for 10 days, on life support. The doctors were not sure ... More About: Story , Blog , Syndrome , My Story , Long
Survival Guilt
2007-11-29 20:14:00 Hi, I lost a sister 30 years ago to cancer. I am now graduate student of social work helping children in clinical setting deal with trauma, grief, and developmental delays. I am writing a paper on ?survival guilt? based on the movie ?Ordinary People? which is about a teen male who loses a brother to a ... More About: Blog , Guilt , Survival , Death and Dying , Viva
I Lost My Grandson to SIDS
2007-11-28 18:28:00 I lost my grandson Braxton Tyler to SIDS when he was 7 weeks old. He passed on 12/21/03 and I still grieve to this day. I miss him just as much today and when he died. I wonder when will it get easier ?!? I dont talk about him much because people dont know how ... More About: Lost , Blog , Grandson , Death and Dying
We Lost Our Son in September
2007-11-26 21:19:00 Thank you for hosting your radio show. It has helped my wife and I after the loss of our 19 year-old youngest son was killed in a traffic accident on 29 September 2007. We listen to past and present radio shows each evening. I never imagined there could be so much pain and suffering in ... More About: Lost , Blog , Death and Dying
Anticipatory Grief and Holidays: 12 Survival Tips
2007-11-26 12:47:00 Anticipatory grief - a feeling of loss before a death or dreaded event occurs - is a hard journey. Holidays make it even harder. At a time when you’re supposed to feel happy and joyful, you feel sad and anxious. You’re on pins and needles and wonder what will happen next. Remember, your grief stems from ... More About: Tips , Blog , Survival , Death and Dying
How to Be Kind to Yourself When Mourning
2007-11-25 15:16:00 Have you forgotten all about your physical needs since the death of your loved one? Perhaps you have lost all interest in life. Are you afraid to focus your attention on anything other than the deceased, because you believe to do so means you are being disrespectful? Forgetting the self and thinking that any form of ... More About: Blog , Death and Dying , Mourning
A Thanksgiving Message From Drs. Gloria and Heidi
2007-11-21 17:07:00 Dear friends of the blog, Heidi and I want to wish you a thoughtful Thanksgiving . For some of you it will be a more happy event than for others. We want you to take care of yourself. Don’t overdue. Arrive a little later and give yourself permission to leave a little early. Take a nap or ... More About: Blog , Message , Hank
Can You Take Away My Endless Pain?
2007-11-19 15:33:00 Can you take away my endless pain? Then, stop preaching! Your plea is in vain “It is good to do this or do that” you comment “To have closure and move on and stop your lament” These words make my heart ache Please, do not mention them for my sake I know your intention is to comfort me However, you are causing ... More About: Blog , Pain , Endless
Books by Dr. Janice Nadeau - Guest on Healing the Grieving Heart Nov. 15
2007-11-13 16:16:00 Families Making Sense of Death Janice Nadeau explores the healing process within the family context. With a keen sense of empathy, the author shares stories that show how, gradually, families come to terms with their grief and make sense of death. This “family meaning-making” is not a linear process. It is alternately stimulated and inhibited within ... More About: Books , Blog , Healing , Heart , Grieving
My Son Was Killed on His New Motorbike
2007-11-13 03:00:00 Hello, My name is Lianne, my precious 26 year old son Justin got his much dreamed of motorbike on Saturday the 18th august 2007 and was killed on the Wednesday the 22nd. It was such a shock when I got that phone call to say that he had died, it feels like I have had life ... More About: Blog , Killed , Death and Dying , Motorbike
The loss of my Child -
2007-11-13 02:45:00 He passed away due to pnemonia Born on: 12/09/00 - 01/01/01 One of the first things i did after my son’s funeral was to write it all down. My son’s short life. How much we wanted him. How much we loved him. What dreams we dreamed. And how, so suddenly, so horribly, he was snatched away from us. Without ... More About: Blog , Child , Loss , Death and Dying
In Memory of Trevor
2007-11-12 22:24:00 It?s that time of the year again One starts to feel the air change The light softens The days are shortened And the heart aches a little deeper The longing starts up again To see you over the holidays Your big smile gracing our door No matter what stresses you were facing You looked forward to this time To have a family dinner together Counting on ... More About: Memory , Blog , In Memory
Playing Hurt
2007-11-12 19:44:00 When we got the call at 2 AM last Saturday, I hopped out of bed with the thought that anyone faced with a ring in the middle of the night would have: “Who in the world would be calling us at this hour?” I looked at caller ID and, not recognizing the number?and seeing that it ... More About: Blog , Hurt , Death and Dying
Thank You for Your Encouragement
2007-11-09 00:16:00 My family recently lost 3 members. My Uncle Glen who was only 34 and both of my grandparents who were both under 65 and I wated to thank you for the encouragment and help that I have recieved through this website. I also wanted to bring your attention and the attention of your other readers to ... More About: Blog , Death and Dying , Hank
Celebrating Alicia?s life
2007-11-07 18:48:00 Celebrating the goodness of a child Mourning the loss of a gift Celebrating the love of wonderful young woman Mourning the loss of my best friend Celebrating the laughter of an angel Mourning the loss of hearing that laughter Celebrating the beauty of her soul Mourning the loss of being able to share her soul Celebrating the glow of an angel Mourning the loss of her ... More About: Life , Blog , Alicia
A Year Has Passed
More articles from this author:2007-11-05 17:54:00 A broken heart, mine has become From a pain that is only known to some There is no pain like a mother’s pain Who is unable to see her daughter again A year has gone, my precious one When you said, “Mum, come watch the sun” Hours later, you were called to heaven above Leaving me astounded and all those you love No ... More About: Blog , Year 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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