Tag Archives: death
Permission to Experience Joy Again
“Long walks along the beach have been the most helpful for me. As I look out over the endless waves, I think about the waves of grief that continue to break over me even eight years after my husband’s death. … Continue reading
The Talk
“Every holiday we spend with our kids we have ‘The Death Talk,’ updating them on all things financial, medical and so on. The first year our new daughter-in-law experienced our frank discussion, she was shocked. Now, talking about death is … Continue reading
What To Say to Someone Who is Grieving?
Kind words I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I had the right words; just know I care. I don’t know how you feel, but I am here to help in any way that I can. And some … Continue reading
The Voice of the Father
My friend’s father died recently. When he got sick, his condition deteriorated quickly, and in a matter of days he was gone. My friend and his dad always had a strong relationship, but there were still so many questions to … Continue reading
My Husband’s Late Wife
I like to think we could have been friends. She gave birth to two boys. Years later, I handed them lunches in paper bags when they walked out the door. I attended parent-teacher conferences, baked apple pies for Pi Day, … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 