Grief

The Battle Against An Ignoble Death

The battle against critical illness in the ICU is self-evident. The battle against an ignoble death is paramount for me.

7 months ago

Grieve As You Must, and Break Free of Believing in the “Steps”

Too many therapists and their patients have been led to believe there’s a formula for grieving and that everyone must…

2 years ago

If I Ever “Found God On The Corner of First And Amistad”

There is a cold chill in the air. The smell of a fresh, cold rain penetrates my nostrils. I’ve been…

2 years ago

Pomp, Circumstance, Ritual, and Mourning a Queen Has Benefits

The ways in which cultures acknowledge the loss of a loved one carry special significance and may be needed for…

3 years ago

The Grief Is Right Under The Surface

It can be a random sound, or picture, or song, and that is all it takes to bring it all…

3 years ago

The Attention On Uvalde Will Fade. The Horror Will Not

Eventually, the news organizations will leave Uvalde, Texas. Eventually, the camera lights will turn off. Eventually, the platitudes of politicians…

3 years ago

CDC: Over One Million “Excess Deaths” from COVID

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control published a report on the number excess deaths related to COVID-19. "Excess deaths" are…

3 years ago

Grief Is Painful, Personal, and Stageless; Don’t Believe Otherwise

Life is a circle, and we grieve when it comes time for a circle to be completed. In so doing,…

3 years ago

12 Years Later, The Pain Is Still Fresh

Twelve years ago, my eldest daughter died of cancer. It was the most horrific moment of my life. The pain…

4 years ago

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