Hello Grief

Many of us have questioned our words or actions after a loved one has died. Guest author Kelly Buckley reminds us that we can either spend our energy rehashing the past, or put our energy towards positive growth in our present.

Our grief can change us in ways we sometimes don’t recognize or appreciate. Our guest author shares 7 ways grief over her son’s death changed her, and molded her into a new person.

It’s fairly common to fear losing memories of a loved one after they’ve died. Bill Cushnie talks about memory anchors and how they can keep us connected to our loved ones.

Is it easier to lose someone quickly or slowly? Author Alisha Krukowski admits that there’s no good way to lose someone you love, and shares the many “little losses” that led up to the final loss of her mother’s death from cancer.

Most teenagers think they are invincible. Nothing will happen to me or to my friends; that stuff only happens to other teens and I will only see it TV. But what happens if you get that shocking phone call or read on Facebook, that a friend or a classmate passed away?

Poetry often has a unique way of speaking to and from the heart. Author Bill Cushnie shares some reader responses to his previous article on poetry, and invites all readers to share their own poetry and thoughts on grief and healing.

Many people want to know the best way to help a child with his or her personal tragedy. A good option is for the child to be encouraged to learn resilience skills. The creators of Tool Kits for Kids share an exercise that can help.

Instead of feeling guilty for living beyond your loved one, you can choose to live more fully to celebrate their memory and your own life. Guest Author Danielle Taylor shares how traveling to Italy, parasailing, and swimming with dolphins have helped her to live her life as a celebration of her father.

Running a marathon is a daunting, scary, overwhelming challenge; but it doesn’t compare to the challenges faced by grieving children. Guest Author Erin Love, who lost her father, shares how she took on the challenge of running a marathon and raised enough money to send 10 kids to Comfort Zone Camp.

Part of grieving involves finding new ways to stay connected to the memory of your loved one. Guest Author Kati Rice shares how that has helped her to discover how she’d like to show her love to friends and family who are still here.