One thing you should never say to someone who’s experienced loss (or a cancer diagnosis) is, “get over it,” or something like, “I thought you’d be over it by now.” Or, “it’s time to move on.” It’s been three years since my dad died, and no, I’m not over it. Oh sure, I’ve adjusted. I’ve …
Loss
Thoughts from daughter #3 for Father’s Day. Another Father’s Day is fast approaching, and all those ads and displays about what to get dad are hard to miss. I wish I could tune them all out, but that’s pretty much impossible. Not that the day matters much. I miss my dad every day. But I …
The other day when I was shopping for a card to give Best Mother-in-Law Ever, I thought about how lucky I am to still have someone to get a card for this Mother’s Day. One of the next thoughts I had while sifting through cards and ruling most of them out because they said dumb …
When someone you care about is hurting, don’t try to be a fixer. If you’ve ever been in a dark place, emotionally speaking, or gone through tough times, was there someone who really came through for you and made a difference? Do you ever wonder why that one (or if you’re lucky, more than one) …
What do you do when it’s the holidays and you’re grieving? Some of the most meaningful, poignant emails I receive and comments left on the blog are from readers who are grieving and dreading the holiday season. The messages come from all over the world reinforcing what you and I already know – grief is …