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How to Support a Grieving FriendGrieving is the process of learning to live your life without someone you care about, it is a life long journey. As we get older it becomes increasingly common that someone we know is grieving. How do we show our support and address a topic many of us are not sure we are ready to explore? The BrokenheartedMany people feel that they are alone and that no one else really understands them or their problems. Many people try to help those that are brokenhearted but really lack the understanding needed to help.How do you tell a mother that just lost a child that it will be all right or that you know what they are going thru? Mommy's Little GirlIf you have ever lost a sister or a brother and wondered what they might say then read this story. This is an actural letter I wrote for my deceased sister on Christmas. As a brother I felt really close to Alice but as a child of God I feel even closer. Suicide: The Easy Way Out For Some, Means Tears And Pain For OthersThis short story is about my experience with suicide. I've had immediate family members who killed themselves. I've had friends that did the same. There are choices in life to prevent such a disaster in peoples lives. When a problem seems enormous and too hard to handle, don't be embarrased to seek professional advice. Gold Motes at TwilightWhen there is nothing left but to feel the pain and loss of a loved one, sometimes the unexpected happens. And that can be a blessing... Loneliness InsideCan I see you again yesterday? How to Scatter Cremated Remains (Ashes)Before heading out to a beautiful location to scatter your loved ones remains, you will want to read this article. While this can be a beautiful, ceremonial and a very healing way of returning a loved one to nature, it can also be a disaster. By following a few guidelines and knowing what your options are, your experience will be much more postive. A Sappy Life..with her eyes red and swollen. She embraced me and wept as she told me, "Mom, I told Allan, 'That's my Mom'. You have to see this movie Mom. Sally Fields plays the Mom. The Mom is you, Mom. You have to see it." Ten Ideas for Creating a Memorial After the Funeral or Life CelebrationNow that you've survived the memorial service/funeral for your loved one, now how do you keep their legacy alive? 10 ideas to get you on your way for keeping the spirit of your loved one alive for years to come. From Pain To Power: Suicide, Part Three; EmpowermentThis is a three-part series that offers a view of suicide borne of many years of working in emergency services and crisis-intervention. It asks the reader to become more willing to face the suicidal as real people who are examining real options, and then helping them to build a relationship with the moment that will carry them to the next. From Pain To Power: Suicide, Part Two; Compassion Takes Many FormsThis is a three-part series that offers a view of suicide borne of many years of working in emergency services and crisis-intervention. It asks the reader to become more willing to face the suicidal as real people who are examining real options, and then helping them to build a relationship with the moment that will carry them to the next. From Pain To Power: Suicide, Part One; The Big "Why?"This is a three-part series that offers a view of suicide borne of many years of working in emergency services and crisis-intervention. It asks the reader to become more willing to face the suicidal as real people who are examining real options, and then helping them to build a relationship with the moment that will carry them to the next. From Pain To Power: Turning Sh*t Into D*amonds, Part Three; The Fruit of UsefulnessThis is a three-part story about transforming a personal childhood of abject negativity into a tool useful for others. It offers a theory of child development that sheds light on how we form the decisions of our lives. From Pain To Power: Turning Sh*t Into D*amonds, Part Two; Seeds of HopeThis is a three-part story about transforming a personal childhood of abject negativity into a tool useful for others. It offers a theory of child development that sheds light on how we form the decisions of our lives. From Pain To Power: Turning Sh*t Into D*amonds, Part One; The Roots of GriefThis is a three-part story about transforming a personal childhood of abject negativity into a tool useful for others. It offers a theory of child development that sheds light on how we form the decisions of our lives. From Pain To Power: The Apathetic Activist Deals With A World Gone Mad (Pt. 2)As a child, this author, like many of his generation, had to find a way to find the will to live in a world that was hell-bent on self-destruction. Beyond personal grief was the possibility that the world itself didn’t seem to have much of a will to live. Here, he looks at decisions he made that allowed him to contribute to strengthening the will to live in both he and the world. From Pain To Power: The Apathetic Activist Deals With A World Gone Mad (Pt. 1)As a child, this author, like many of his generation, had to find a way to find the will to live in a world that was hell-bent on self-destruction. Beyond personal grief was the possibility that the world itself didn’t seem to have much of a will to live. Here, he looks at decisions he made that allowed him to contribute to strengthening the will to live in both he and the world. It's Okay To Grieve...Let It Out And Let It GoGrieving is a normal part of the process in letting go. So, don't feel bad for feeling bad. If you are hurting don't hold it in. Let it out and let it go. Dealing with Emotional ExtremesWhen you understand the tricks of the mind and the nature of thought patterns you can experience healthy grieving. Learn to shift quickly and easily from worry to trust through prayer. Hurricanes and Grief LossDuring the 2005 Atlantic tropical hurricane season, which sponsored Hurricane Rita and Hurricane Katrina over 4500 people died along the Gulf Coast of the United States of America. Many of these people who died How To Cope With Loss: 5 Strategies That Will Help You SurviveAny loss is very traumatic, be it the loss of someone or of something. You may have been prepared for it or it may come as a surprise, more like a tragedy, really. When Loved Ones and Friends Die, You Fill In The BlanksSome say life has one purpose: to prepare for death. In the meantime, before your death comes, others your love and care about will leave. When they go, your job is to fill in the blanks they leave open. Grateful to Be Alive; You Sure Don't Act Like it?Are you grateful just to be alive? Do you wake up each day and think to yourself; wow it sure is good to be alive? Indeed I bet if you were facing a life threatening illness you would be I Will Live OnA short poem for a funeral trying to give some comfort to those left behind at this difficult time. Precious Memories: Remembering Loved Ones After They've GoneMemories help keep our loved ones alive after they've passed on. Memorial Gardens Are DivineThis short story is about creating memorial gardens in your yard or memorials in your home.
It also gives you some ideas where to begin. It's comforting to know you will always be thinking
of your loved ones and you don't have to go to a cemetery to enjoy your precious memories. On Father's Day, When He's Gone, He's Not ForgottenIn just a few weeks, most families will circle the backyard barbecue pit or their favorite fishing hole to honor dad. But for others, Father's Day is a painful reminder that dad is no longer around. It doesn't have to be that way. An Angel's HelperA short story about a young girl who gets a message to help her mother after the difficult loss of a fetus. Hard To Say GoodbyeThe most important responsibility of a pet owner is having the strength to do the right thing in the end. Perhaps my story of this difficult time can be of some assistance. Sitting Shiva Sympathy Gift, the Jewish Tradition of MourningSitting Shiva is the tradition of mourning in the Jewish religion. It begins with "the meal of consolation," prepared by family and neighbors. Those who cannot to make a personal visit, send a food gifts basket such as a Shiva Food Gifts or Sympathy Gift Baskets, with a thoughtful card in an appropriate and helpful gesture.