My faith has been a beacon of hope through this period of grief, guiding me towards acceptance and understanding. It’s through my faith that I’ve found the strength to forgive, to let go of my pain, and to focus on the present moment and the people around me. … More Finding Peace Amid Grief
And yet… some days, the hard parts still take my breath away, and I let myself feel the ache and mourn the loss of the wholeness I wanted for my children and my family. I rage inside myself for a bit and reach out to wise friends who remind me of who I am and how I want to love with courage, sacrifice and truth. … More Healing After Divorce: Embracing Grief and Growth
I now understood the rage. It was righteous rage that screams that losing our son was not fair. We did not deserve it. It was the rage of love against death that was never meant to be a part of life. It was rage at the enemy of our souls whose insidious lies exiled us in this valley of tears. … More Ugly Grief
I know that this starts by asking Jesus. I know that this calls for me to die unto myself and not believe that I have to do everything alone. I am working on the belief that the quiet offering is the most powerful action of all. … More Offering My Grief to Jesus
As I reflect on how I held my babies in my womb, my body embracing and carrying them through their short lives and beyond their moment of death, it dawns on me that if there is anyone who can understand the pain of holding one’s child after they have passed through this life, it is our dearly beloved and holy mother, Mary. … More Empty Womb, Empty Tomb
And now, when the grief comes and I feel the sorrow in my body, I turn towards this part and acknowledge her, I comfort her. I spend time with her. As I do, I’m reminded of the Good Shepherd; He knows and cares for His sheep and His sheep know and trust Him. … More Acknowledging Despair
When unexpected grief happens, your first instinct may be to hide it – to distract yourself and keep moving. But when you continue doing this, the grief can build up.
Here are five simple tips that can help you to allow the grief, and then move on in a healthy way. … More Five Tips for Managing Grief Triggers