Tag: Grieving

  • Grieving During The Holidays

    Grieving During The Holidays

    While none of us want to think of grieving during the holiday season, grief does not take a break during the holidays. In fact, for most of us, I think holidays can be a catalyst that amplifies our grief at times. I know for myself, Christmas time is especially difficult. I often find myself caught…

  • Grieving What Never Was

    Grieving What Never Was

    Grieving the loss of loved ones encompasses not only memories but also missed opportunities and unfulfilled potential, highlighting the complexity of grief beyond tangible losses.

  • In The wee hour of the morning

    In The wee hour of the morning

    In September, the author faces the death of her mother-in-law, reflecting on grief, family memories, and the misconception that things improve post-funeral.

  • Grieving is a Weird Thing

    Grieving is a Weird Thing

    Grieving is a complex experience, marked by a painful void that leads to emotional turmoil and fear of forgetting the deceased. However, one clings to these memories, seeking solace in faith and strength to move forward.

  • He Gives and Takes Away

    He Gives and Takes Away

    Recently I heard someone say they didn’t like the song ‘Blessed be Your name’. They explained that they didn’t agree with the lyrics ‘He gives and takes away’. The reason being that ‘God’ doesn’t take away, it is the enemy that takes away from us. Well, this bugged me. At first, because I wanted to…

  • Top 10 Things You Should Never Say To Someone Who’s Grieving

    Top 10 Things You Should Never Say To Someone Who’s Grieving

    The content discusses the struggles and inappropriate responses faced by those grieving, emphasizing the uniqueness of each loss and the need for sensitivity.

  • Dad

    Dad

    This last month has been…well, I’m not even sure there is a word to quite aptly sum things up really. The biggest thing really in this last month, was saying goodbye to what may very well be the most incredible man I have ever known. (No offense intended to my husband who is still living,…

  • An ugly 6 letter word

    An ugly 6 letter word

    Cancer. What an ugly 6 letter word. One our family has been bombarded with for over 8 years now. First with our daughter, diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in 2011, then myself diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013 and then with thyroid cancer in 2014. Our daughter then relapsed in 2015 and then relapsed again…