Words for the Journey

Robert was a very special person and I think you all know him by these qualities --Real easy going, sensitive, laid back, well-liked, thoughtful, vulnerable, liked a good t

Catch a glimpse of the magic of the Visionary Explorers Group through the personal stories of Lisa C.

 "I trip. I bump into walls. I'm an old athlete and pride myself of my physique and coordination. Suddenly I feel like a clumsy oaf," Barbara said.

Thanksgiving DinnerHome for the holiday from New Orleans, with Mother and Father at the tiny drop leaf, brown rosewood, mahogany table with the gold, grinning claw feet; Father, choler- red-in the-face, short-

"I know it's my fault. Now I'm being punished. I can't make this right. What can I do?" Melissa choked through her tears.

Cousins. Aunts. Uncles. Grandparents. Friends. Friends of the Family.Dad.Wife.I’ve known loss.  If you are reading this, chances are you have too.

Grief and I are well acquainted—too well acquainted. In 2007 four family members died in succession—my elder daughter, mother of my twin grandchildren, my father-in-law, the family patriarch, my brother and only sibling, and the twin’s father. These experiences changed the focus of my health writing to grief recovery writing.

MOTHER’S DAY When we are young, we celebrate Mother’s Day in honor of our mother’s and grandmother’s. Life is easy, no cares, no worries and no responsibilitiesWe become adults and have our own childrenMother’s Day is then a day to honor usWe celebrate with our childrenIt is a day full of joy and happiness.

I miss you so much and can't believe your goneLeft me here to carry onMove forward in lifeAlways be a good wifeAlways do what's best for usCause that's what people doDad, you taught me that tooIn the end, people do what's best for themIf your lucky like me you have that one true best friendShe has your back and know who you are

When my son died, I received a lot of advice. I found people do not know what to say. They default to the things they have been conditioned to say during these times. It came from many different sources, most of which had never lost a child. The advice came from good intentions, but it was hollow. Not at all what I needed in that moment.

You are the strength within my soul MomYou are the rock on which I stand