Grief is described in a myriad of ways. It’s been likened to waves, taking you under, tossing you up, down, over, and then under again. Some describe it as a ball of yarn, tangled and twisted together in knots. Like Humpty Dumpty, grief has dimensions of taking what is broken and trying to put it ba
As I’ve studied grief and been on my own grief journey these past six years, one of the most helpful tools I’ve found has been research done by Dr. William Worden. Dr. Worden has written a textbook called Grief Counseling & Grief Therapy, which is widely used around the world and is used as
Kathleen Orenza
Those who choose to walk the path of life will inevitably face moments of sorrow, an inescapable aspect of our shared human experience. Yet, residing in the shadow of past grief does not hinder the possibility of discovering joy anew. The journey to find love after loss is not a...
Hannah
2 Corinthians 4:17:"For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all."You are sitting at your desk, heart pounding, feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders. You just lost your job, the one you poured your sweat and tears into...
Via Valenzuela
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid."John 14:27 (ESV)Hey there, friend! Life can throw some crazy stuff our way, right? It is like a rollercoaster...
When we face a major loss in life, we are thrust into a time of transition and identity crisis. I must be intentional about redefining my life after a loss.
Most of us who have been through a divorce have experienced loss. My upcoming memoir, God, the Devil, and Divorce , includes a chapter about saying goodbye to the beautiful home my husband and I...
Dealing with loss as a Christian means we know there is life beyond the grave. Still, the Bible tells us there is a time to weep.
By Elizabeth Prata 76-year-old songster and ultimate hedonist Jimmy Buffett has passed away. No cause of death has been announced. Jimmy Buffett’s laid-back party vibe created adoring ‘Parrotheads’…
Welcome to Real Life . Like it or not, death is a part of real life. Theresa (Salva) Keeler September 8, 1957 - July 7, 2023 Theresa/Terre/T...
Hannah
During your lifetime, you will inevitably come across the sad reality of death. This could be the loss of someone you love, whether it's a family member, friend, or even news of a stranger you see on a screen. Dealing with death can make you feel very sad, especially when...
By Elizabeth Prata Susannah Spurgeon and her husband Charles had a close relationship. When Charles passed away in 1892, she was left a widow in deep grief. They were married 36 years. Charles had …
Hello World, On Sunday, Rickey Smiley, a popular comedian and host of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, announced the death of his oldest son, 32-year-old Brandon Smiley, who was also a comedian. Rickey brings so much joy to so many people so it is even more heartbreaking that he and his family have to grapple […]
This year has been a year of loss. In God’s economy, loss is so often gain if we are ready […]
I shared what God has been teaching me about loss and grief since Nanci went to be with Jesus March 28.
Our loved ones in Heaven don’t stop caring about their family and friends just because they’re now in the presence of Jesus.
We long not only for consolation, but for restoration and the fulfillment of our deepest desires.
This past week I took a walk around a lake near my home. The music I was listening to put me in my own world. However, a quick glance to my left and I stepped on an emotional landmine. There was a couple around my age walking and holding hands. I did more than notice. It started with some
Kenneth Chad Roberts
All of us, at one time or another, will experience a loss of some kind. And in that loss, we will all mourn in different ways. As I sought comfort and peace, I needed to find my way to healing and …
The shared experience of loss is powerful. We each have our own unique grief journey; however, we are not alone. Authors, Patrick O’Malley and Tim Madigan from their book, “Getting Grief Right”, offer this: “Support groups offer a beautiful balance between the uniqueness of the individual’s grief na