Thoughts from the Blog
Body
Grief hits with the force of a dump truck, leaving us battered and achy for months. Every morning we wake up, remember that our loved one is dead, and the truck
Spirit
Sometimes I hear the voice of a family member who has died, or I feel their presence. Is it real? Out of the blue, I will think to send something to
Community
When someone we love dies, friends tend to disappear, and all our memories with the person who died avalanche down around us. It’s easy to feel abandoned. I was afraid I
Out of Grief Comes Darkness
Grief is a dark place because no one taught us what losing someone we love feels like.
Out of Grief Comes___________
Several years ago, as I began this Grief Dialogues journey, the phrase Out of Grief Comes Art became my mantra. When I experienced a beautiful piece of art such as writing
Testament
For D.K. On the day of your passing I watched your friends scatter— some, to high places—tops of trees to wave their branches in winds that waved yours, tips of staves,
The Mute Dinner Guest
Every time I try to explain what the book is about, I come up with something different. It’s a hologram. I hope. Or maybe it’s a mirror – reflecting whatever it is the reader needs to see. Maybe that’s how all books work, though.
The Ghosts of Grief
Lately, I just can’t shake this dull, overwhelming sadness that has attached itself to me. Like some annoying, intractable specter hanging about. Losing my loved ones. Impending doom. The fear of