We are getting older now, and my friends have begun to bury their parents. Without making the grave mistake of telling them "I know how you feel," I try to offer support in every way I can. There's very little I can do really, and I know it. No magic words or no gift of any sort can even begin to scratch the surface. It's like I'm the woman in the long black trench coat standing in the far corner of the graveyard during a burial, looking on as the survivors slowly crossover into "my world".
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Burying Your Parents? Goodbye Normalcy
We are getting older now, and my friends have begun to bury their parents. Without making the grave mistake of telling them "I know how you feel," I try to offer support in every way I can. There's very little I can do really, and I know it. No magic words or no gift of any sort can even begin to scratch the surface. It's like I'm the woman in the long black trench coat standing in the far corner of the graveyard during a burial, looking on as the survivors slowly crossover into "my world".
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On Life After Losing Mom: 8 Things I’d Like Her To Know
This is about missing a parent, whose passing has left a huge void in your life. As the years go by, you do not get over it, rather, you learn to live with it. No matter how young nor old, the hurt runs deep. There is never a way to prepare, albeit chronic illness, or … Continue reading On Life After Losing Mom: 8 Things I’d Like Her To Know
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Life After Loss: Understanding the Grieving Process
With so many people (some of whom are very dear to my heart) losing family members recently, I feel compelled to offer some support, and comfort. I wanted to go well beyond a post on my friends' Facebook walls, or dropping by the funeral parlor to express my condolences. What I'm about to say will … Continue reading Life After Loss: Understanding the Grieving Process
