grief

Losing a family member is one of the most traumatic life events; Families must support one another to endure the five stages of grief and get through it together.

Hardest Time of The Year for Many
Our family has always been close when my mother and father were still here. We were like any other family I would guess. Where you only see them on the holidays then don’t talk to them much for the rest of the year.
By Kerrie G.Diaz4 years ago in Families
I'll be Home for Christmas
Several days before Christmas, his daughter’s mother, and his ex, died. The funeral was to happen in 48 hours. He scrambled to find the quickest way back to Minnesota from Bali, Indonesia.
By Arlo Hennings4 years ago in Families
I'm Sorry is Fine
"How do you go on?" "You're so strong!" "I could never live through that. I don't know how you do it!" "I can imagine how you must feel."
By Julie Hill4 years ago in Families
The NYE When My Dog Ran Away
In 2007 on New Year's Eve, my dog ran away. I was coming home from an internship at Disney World. I was on a cross-country road trip with a friend to make my way back to Northwest Arkansas. My friend was another college intern. She lived in Kansas City. My parents planned to meet her family/caravan in Missouri, and they would take me the rest of the way to Mountain Home.
By Andrea Lawrence4 years ago in Families
Sudden Loss
Grief is this nuisance that we all experience in one segment or another. I am recently widowed, at the age of 34. My husband was only 38 years old and as of right, the cause of death is unknown.
By Christine Hoskin4 years ago in Families
When you’re here, but you want to be there
“Come again At 2AM Where earth meets air meets fire The waters here are deep And maybe you will weep But you might want to stay here a while
By Mingling with the Moon 4 years ago in Families
Whale Spotting
Monterey Bay, California is famous for a lot of things. This is due in part to novelist John Steinbeck, who immortalized the streets when he published Cannery Row. I found it overwhelming trying to keep track of the historical totems that litter the walkways of the district. Each intersection is the scene of some famous book or celebrity rendezvous.
By Zack Graham4 years ago in Families
Eight Heads Are Better Than One. Runner-Up in The Aquarium Challenge.
Mia Part 1: LIFE WATERS Our entire family was excited to watch the 100-gallon tank get set up, but no one as much as me after my solitary goldfish, Gilda, who lived alone in a simple water bowl, had also died alone.
By Gerard DiLeo4 years ago in Families
Grief and the Holidays
The holidays are approaching again. For those of us grieving a loss, the holidays can be confusing and full of roller coaster emotions. Grief is always evolving and at times the feelings can seem to be out of our control. There is no pause button in grief and it is challenging to be in pain while there is so much joy all around you. You may even feel mad at the rest of the world for being joyful and celebrating. I like to remind myself that this too shall pass, and healing is messy.
By Janine McCollum 4 years ago in Families
Summer of '99
Not being able to keep myself from staring, I pretended to be busy as I watched this picture perfect family walk through the doors of the gift shop, a boy, a girl and two happy loving parents. I saw families come and go from here all of the time, yet none of them reminded me of mine as much as this one did, that is, before the accident.
By hayley4 years ago in Families
5 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Losing a Loved One
Losing loved ones is one of the most painful experiences we can have in life. It’s natural to feel afraid when you know that one day you will lose your mom, dad, partner, or even your pet. If you are reading this article, it means that somewhere inside you there’s a voice whispering: “What if something bad happens and I never see them again?” And you are right – that can happen! Life is unpredictable and no matter how much we love someone, sooner or later we will have to say goodbye. The good news is... no matter what happens, time heals all wounds. There are many ways to help you deal with losing loved ones and the fear they spark in you. Here are 5 simple steps that can help you overcome your fear of losing loved ones:
By Shubham Raut4 years ago in Families
Disappeared
I wasn't supposed to be anywhere near that aquarium, the one my sister had disappeared from, yet there I was, standing by the shark exhibit, not sure if I should leave or not. Walking past this place every day to and from school for the past two years, I finally gave up and went in. Mom's most important rule was to not step foot in the aquarium but maybe I thought it would help me feel better if I could remember our last day together yet all I wanted to do was scream into the hot, muggy aquarium air.
By hayley4 years ago in Families