This time of year I hear from a lot of people who have suffered loss, about how to get through the holidays by themselves. It's a heartbreaking situation for sure, and hopefully there is extended family and friends that the holiday can be shared with. Nothing will be the way it was from now on, … Continue reading An Attitude Of Gratitude

This is a thought that only makes those who are grieving feel even more alone. I am mostly speaking to the newly bereaved. Their first Thanksgiving or Christmas without their loved ones who have passed. I have been there. Fortunately for me, the kids had not moved to Atlanta yet and I was able to … Continue reading Here Come the Holidays

Grief never goes away, instead it comes back to us in different forms and phases. I had a meeting with my Grief Counselor today after several weeks of stress and indecision. Oh, thats another residue of grief...depression. I am a strong proponent of grief counseling. There are different types, mainly group or individual sessions. It … Continue reading The Many Faces Of Grief