Words for the Journey

Discover a sanctuary of perspectives, tools, and shared experiences written for people living with grief.

Missing Your Parents During the Holidays Series: 7 Ways to Feel Better (Part 5)

losingyourparents December 23, 2012 - 2:54pm

Want to give your parents a Christmas present this year?I know that one of our goals as humans is to live life happy and if we aren't happy, to somehow find what is going to make us happy.

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Missing Your Parents During the Holidays Series: 7 Ways to Feel Better (Part 4)

losingyourparents December 22, 2012 - 6:19pm

How to have a conversation with a parent who's died

This one goes out to the people who believe in life after death. Not having a back and forth conversation with direct communication with your parent due to their transition from the physical world can be totally depressing. I often find myself missing just being able to ask them a question. The thing is, you still can.

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Missing Your Parents During the Holidays Series: 7 Ways to Feel Better (Part 3)

losingyourparents December 21, 2012 - 11:04am

Got Stuff?If your parents left behind things you don't really need in your daily life, why not put them to good use? You can sell those items on craigslist, ebay or if it's funky enough, even etsy! Put money from the sales in a special envelope. You can write something on it like "love mom and dad" or just leave it blank. Maybe even draw a big heart on it!

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Open to Hope Radio

BethMarshall December 20, 2012 - 5:14pm

Hi friends,It was my honor to join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley for this radio broadcast. If you've lost a parent or maybe someone else you love, I hope this message will lighten your heart for a few moments.

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Missing Your Parents During the Holidays Series: 7 Ways to Feel Better (Part 2)

losingyourparents December 19, 2012 - 11:21am

Find a good therapist.Staying mentally healthy is really important if you're going to enjoy this life. Many therapists are the busiest during the holidays because many people find it so depressing! I've been seeing therapists on and off since I was 17. I actually put in an original request with my parents at 15, which was denied.

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How Do You Find Safety in Grief?

cemulligan December 18, 2012 - 4:05am

When those we love have left this earth, we still can feel them near. We’ll see a picture, hear a song, and it’s just like they are here. And when we call upon our faith, when we believe and trust, we know the ones we care about are always close to us. Constance Parker Graham

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Handle the Holidays Your Way This Year

coachka December 16, 2012 - 3:47pm

The holidays can be a difficult time for those who are grieving. This article provides 3 helpful tips for honoring oneself and managing grief during the holidays. Holiday Tip #1: You have the Ability to Make a Choice in Each Moment

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Is It Jealousy?

TreysMommy December 15, 2012 - 4:52pm

Is it jealousy that leads my stomach to turn every time I hear someone I know has become pregnant on their very first try?Is it envy that leads my eyes to stare at children who are the age he would've been his age and wish I were the parents?

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Hail to the Full Moon

TreysMommy December 15, 2012 - 4:47pm

Hail to the full moonAs it shines brightness on our deepest darkOn our obstacles is casts shadowsFreeing us from bondageIt reveals planetsWhen we feel so smallIt gives us hopeThat we too can become whole

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Broken Heart

TreysMommy December 15, 2012 - 4:38pm

When you were conceived our hearts were full with love for you.We listened to your strong heat beat at every appointment.Your Daddy's heart grew two sizes when he learned you would have his namesake.Every day we would fill out hearts with your movements and hiccups.

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Missing Your Parents During the Holidays Series: 7 Ways to Feel Better (Part 1)

losingyourparents December 13, 2012 - 10:14am

Number 1: Change The PatternChristmas time can feel overwhelming... buying presents for everyone you know, decorating, holiday plans... None of it is the same if you've lost your mom, your dad, or both of them. It seems like so many memories are wrapped up in Christmas (or Hanukkah), how could you possibly enjoy it?

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Christmas Card

TreysMommy December 12, 2012 - 7:58pm

Today I sent my Christmas cards to those that I loveBut the one I couldn't send was to you up above.In your Christmas card what would I say?That I wish I could see you everyday.Would I wish you Happy Holidays just like the rest?To wish I could hold you would be in my jest.

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