Category Archives: Grief Journaling
An Author’s Talk Should Expand her Book
For me, speaking requests seem to run in cycles. After a dry spell, I’ll receive a flurry of requests to speak. I’ve seen authors talk about their books on television, heard authors speak in person, and these experiences taught me … Continue reading
What can you Say to Someone who is Grieving?
The massacre in Aurora, Colorado brings up the age-old question, “What can you say to someone who is grievng?” After losing four family members in 2007, including my daughter and brother, I have some suggestions. After losing my mother, father, … Continue reading
Writing About Grief: Getting Your Book Published
Putting thoughts about grief into words is one of the best ways to help yourself. Seeing words on paper can be a reality check. As time passes, issues emerge and, thankfully, so do solutions. You may also memorialize a beloved … Continue reading
Benefits of Taking a Break
Last week I took a break from my daily life and attended a college reunion in Boston, MA. It was my 55th reunion and my class was well represented. Catching up on news was really fun, more fun than I … Continue reading
Do You Recognize the Anticipatory Grief in Your Life?
Yesterday I spoke to a Kiwanis club about anticipatory grief. Some people at my table had experienced post-death grief, but they had never heard of anticipatory grief. To give club members something to refer to later, I gave them handouts with … Continue reading
The Apple Tree and Hope of Spring
Two weeks ago, the apple tree in my back yard awakened from winter. If I looked closely, I could see tiny specks of green on the branches. In only a day, these specks had turned into tiny leaves. Hours later, … Continue reading