Words for the Journey
Discover a sanctuary of perspectives, tools, and shared experiences written for people living with grief.
When Our Feelers Shut Down
“I’m just here. I go through the motions. People ask me how I’m doing. I shrug my shoulders. I don’t know. You tell me. How should I be doing?” Todd asked.
Not All Was Lost
Often in our society when someone dies many people offer support with words of comfort. The most common phrase I can think of is, I’m so sorry for your loss. Having to live without the physical presence of our loved one is an enormous loss, in fact, we dwell on this loss every day. But have you ever stopped to consider the things that you didn’t lose after their death?
Coping with Loss: When Planning to Be Sad Helps
The challenges of living and coping with loss can seem insurmountable on a day-to-day basis. Trying to get through life while being assaulted by a never-ending stream of unexpected triggers is something every griever can relate to.
Can't We Skip the Holidays?
"Christmas? Thanksgiving was an emotional nightmare. Can't we just skip it this year? Where's the Grinch when you need him?" Glenn asked.
Sometimes I Hear You Say, "If Only"
Sometimes I hear you say “If only”I hear you say, “If I had just…..”I know you wish yourself to Heaven
What Doesn't Kill You....Makes You Different
How many times have you thought that your world could be shaken to its core? How many times have you thought that the person you are could change into someone you don’t know in the blink of an eye? None? That’s what I would have said several years ago, because I had never experienced tragedy…I had never experienced the loss of an immediate family member.
My Sister’s Birthday
Birthdays are supposed to be fun,but since you’ve passed away,Birthdays are nothing but sadness.You’re not here anymore;
When Both Parents and Kids are Grieving
"Our boys keep us sane and going. If it wasn't for them and my job, I would go crazy," Russell said.
The Grief Flu
It starts in October, the fatigue, body aches, sick stomach and the insomnia. I run through all the usual predictions of what could be wrong with me and this year I finally think I got it right....the grief flu. It will be five years on November 17 that I lost my oldest daughter Jenna.