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Transformative Tears

Transformative Tears

One of my favorite things to talk about in grief groups is the science behind tears. Our culture tells us certain messages about what grieving...

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The Stones We Carry

The Stones We Carry

“The best way I can describe grieving over a child as the years go by is to say it’s similar to carrying a rock in your pocket. When you walk, the...

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Online Resource List

Online Resource List

Grief is hard. Coping with loss is messy and often feels like wandering around in a fog. Finding a beacon is often cherished as we wander and gives...

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When I Miss You

When I Miss You

'When I Miss You', by Cornelia Maude Spelman, is a book that we sometimes read in our bereavement groups at Ryan's Place. Although this book is not...

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The Importance of Memories

The Importance of Memories

This weekend I was fortunate enough to attend my uncle’s funeral with other family members.  I recognize that not everyone at this time in history...

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Fatherless Father’s Day

Fatherless Father’s Day

This Sunday, June 21st is Father’s Day, while many families will be celebrating Dad with backyard cookouts, gifts, golf, or fishing trips, others...

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Pillowcase Drawing

Pillowcase Drawing

Unsettling dreams and nightmares are common after the death of a loved one. It is also "normal" to have heightened fears during waking hours.  When...

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