by Erin Thompson | Feb 11, 2021 | General
“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 stone brushes against your skin. You feel it. You always feel it. But depending on the way you stand or the way your body...
by Erin Thompson | Feb 1, 2021 | General
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 us direction out of the fog. As we navigate grief, it can be daunting looking for support and comfort. Below are some...
by Erin Thompson | Nov 5, 2020 | General
Whether you’re seeking to understand your own grief and tools for coping, or you want to be the best support system as possible for a bereaved loved one, look no further than It’s OK That You’re Not OK by Megan Devine. She writes bluntly about deep grief, providing...
by Erin Thompson | Jul 10, 2020 | General
‘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 directly about the death of a loved one, it helps children to identify, and learn how to handle the...
by Erin Thompson | Jun 25, 2020 | General
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 is able to attend their loved one’s funeral, let alone with other family members present. During our...
by Erin Thompson | Jun 15, 2020 | General
This Sunday, June 21st is Father’s Day, while many families will be celebrating Dad with backyard cookouts, gifts, golf, or fishing trips, others will not be celebrating. In 2019 Ryan’s Place provided grief support to over 800 children, of those 800 plus children, 11%...
