“If you simply cannot understand why someone is grieving so much, for so long, then consider yourself fortunate.” DR. JOANNE CACCIATORE Grief isn’t a one-size-fits-all type of thing. We all experience it differently. And we all experience it differently at different times. The way we experience grief is kind of like skydiving. Only the person…… Continue reading An Open Letter To Those Helping Me Grieve
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The One About the First Anniversary: Today Is One Year Since He Died
So, this morning I woke up to the sound of my phone notifying me of a text message. I’ve never, ever, slept with my phone until Shane died. (He died one year ago today.)It’s crazy how fast this past year has gone, yet so slowly. I glanced at the phone. It was his best friend.…… Continue reading The One About the First Anniversary: Today Is One Year Since He Died
How to Express Sympathy: What to Say and What Not to Say
When crafting a message of sympathy, it’s important to keep a few things in mind. All of us have different beliefs. When your beliefs differ from the deceased or their family we must be considerate with what we do and say. The way we grieve is not universal. While your heart might be in the…… Continue reading How to Express Sympathy: What to Say and What Not to Say
Kafka, the Lost Doll, and the Lesson
Germany 1923. At the age of 40, writer Franz Kafka, who never married and had no children, walked through the park in Berlin as he had often done. One day he met a little girl who was crying. She had lost her favorite doll. She and Kafka searched for the doll unsuccessfully. Kafka told her…… Continue reading Kafka, the Lost Doll, and the Lesson