Comfort After the Loss of a Child

As I sat there shaking my belly, I cried out, “Cassandra no, please, please Cassandra!”  I suddenly stopped as I tried to think through what had just happened.  The room seemed foggy and different than it was moments before.  The sun that was once...

Sweet Dreams – During Grief?

1 am… 2 am…. 3am…. Still wide awake?  Tossing and turning?  It is not uncommon for people to have trouble sleeping when they are experiencing grief.  The added responsibilities and loss can feel overwhelming.  The darkness of night adds extra...

A Grieving Parent’s Wish List

I wish my child hadn’t died.  I wish I had her back. I wish you wouldn’t be afraid to speak my child’s name.  My child lived and was very important to me.  I need to hear that my child was important to you also. If I cry and get emotional when you talk...