The Valley of Sorrow or 'My Life as a Well Digger' By Barbara Henderson

It felt like I had been run over by a freight train. I was stunned. I was in shock. I was crying hysterically. But it was really just a phone

Physiological Consequences of Carrying Emotional Trauma By Nick Arrizza, M.D.

Although many of us carry some form of emotional trauma in our bodies, and therefore in our energy fields, do we ever really stop to question the

How Long Does It Take to Mend a Broken Heart? By Karyl Chastain Beal

Julian Austin, Canadian country singer, released a song called Should Be Over You. He sings, How long does it take to mend a broken heart? After

Who has the Worst Pain By Andrea Gambill

During the 28 years I have been interacting with bereaved people, one of the most frequent questions I have been asked is, "Who has the worst pai

Then and Now. By Andrea Gambill

Over one hundred years ago, during the Victorian era, death and grief were popular subjects for poems, songs and stories. Grieving was considered

What is an Appropriate Sympathy Gift? By Sharae Taylor

When a friend or loved one is grieving, it is hard to know what to say or how to show your support. When you want to provide comfort and support

Trial by Fire - 9 Tips for Grieving Couples By Lisa Church

You will often hear that grief and loss bring couples together, but it can actually do just the opposite. It is possible to emerge on the other s

Just What Do We Mean by ABUSE Anyway? By Rosella Aranda

For most people, the word abuse implies violent and malicious behavior. In fact, most mistreatment does NOT fall into that categ

Guilty, Your Honor: The Burden of Guilt After a Suicide By Karyl Chastain Beal

Guilty, Your Honor, I whisper.Have you ever done anything so horrible that you would prefer to hide in a dark closet for the rest of your

Adapting to the Loss of a Loved One: Three Tips on how to Cope By Wendy Bridger

Have you ever sat down and played a piano where one of the keys wasn’t working? Or made cookies and left out an ingredient? Perhaps you’ve starte

After Suicide: Returning to Life, Thanks to an Owl By Karyl Chastain Beal

Have you ever lost the ability to laugh? I did.When Arlyn died, I knew I would never laugh again. After all, my child had taken her own li

When Sorrow Is Too Great to Be Borne Alone, Support Groups Reach Out By Karyl Chastain Beal

Not long after Arlyn died, my husband and I decided to attend a support group program run by the local Hospice organization. We felt lost, afraid

Signs After Suicide: The Red Butterfly By Karyl Chastain Beal

Shortly after noon, I went into Arlyn's bedroom to get a few things to take with me. I was preparing to drive about three miles out into the coun

You Have to Show Up: On Small Miracles (Okay, maybe not so small) By Laura Young

I hadn't intended to go to my cousin's funeral.That sounds terrible, I know. And if I had chosen to focus on the 18 year estrangement of v

Is Death Really the End or the Window to A New Beginning? By Laurie Hayes

Earlier this month I learned a dear friend had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. She has been given less than six months to live as the cance

How to Deal with Suicide and Euthenasia By Corbin Wright

The following is a report that indicates how you might recognize suicidals, and how you might deal with them. But a warning: Suicide can be a ver

How to Deal with Suffering By Corbin Wright

Reflect upon the following questions, and answer those you feel might be most important for those who are most concerned about this topic.

Euthanasia: How Will I Know When it's Time? By Marcia Breitenbach

Pippin needed assistance from his owner to get to his feet. He slowly walked to the door, then needed help once again to step down onto the back

Am I a Mother - Tips for Handling Mother’s Day After Miscarriage By Lisa Church

Are you spending this Mother’s Day wondering if you are, in fact, a mother? 900,000-1 million women in the U.S. alone face this question every ye

Watching Death By Dennis Siluk

Like it or not, we think in line with our customs and tradition often times, right down to the level of how we think of death, or about death. I

Graceful Grief: Angelic Help is on the Way! By Marcia Breitenbach

I believe that major change and loss in our lives is a door to grow ourselves, to become more loving, compassionate and accepting towards others

Pet Loss: Significant and Profound Loss or Much Ado about Nothing? By Marcia Breitenbach

For those who have deeply loved and lost their animal companions, the answer is obvious and yet disturbing. There are still far too many people

How My Four Your Old Son Reacted To The Death Of His Great Nanny "Biscuits" By Steve Hill

My nan was called Margaret and lived until the age of eighty eight. Unfortunately she died in hospital and this article describes how my son reac

Why Does God Allow Suffering? By Marsha Jordan

Justin was a typical ten year old boy. He liked Leggos, trains, and watching TV. He had red hair, freckles, and a huge smile. Justin was a gre

Silent Tears - from a Norwegian Hospital By Haakon Rian Ueland

Silent tears hit hospital-white sheets. The young Pakistani mother holds the mask that brings moisture, oxygen and medicine to her babygirls lung

What this Rabbi Learned from Not being Re-hired By Dr. Mel Glazer

It's a familiar story, and I have been through it before, and so have you. In January the Synagogue Personnel Committee told me that they were re

Dying On the Inside: A Child's Grief By Sharyl Calhoun

The impatient tooting of a car horn startled us into awareness. No one had thought beyond making it through the grievous night. Now the sun was u

Grief: Dealing With Loss By Nick Arrizza, M.D.

If you have ever lost someone dear to you it is likely that you can still summon up the grief that you may still be carrying deep inside yourself

New Tears [about Grievng--with commentary] By Dennis Siluk

New Tears [about Grieving]If it rains or shinesLittle does it matter so? Days, like tear drops—Slip and slide, and go.

Death of a Parent: Saying Good-Bye to Mommy or Daddy By Diana L.M.I. Dawson

Coping with the death of a loved one is never easy, regardless of how old you are when that loss occurs. For children who lose a parent, however