Words Used to Describe Suicide

Words used to describe suicide death is a very controversial topic today due to a large number of incidents. What terminology would you use to refer to death by suicide ? Words have Power: Choose Them Carefully Died by suicide. Completed suicide. Committed suicide. Actually, I don’t take offense when I hear the word committed. But I […]

What are your emotions saying to you?

Have you ever thought to write a letter to yourself?  Why should you? To express those pent up emotions that are eating your insides up. I am not referring to those normal emotions associated with grief.  Those emotions must be processed and then let go of as part of your grief journey.  The emotions that I […]

Finding Meaning in death?

Finding Meaning in death, what does it mean? Finding meaning in death is hard for us.  Why?  Because we are all human and as humans we struggle to find meaning in death and especially tragic ones. After a loss we are looking for answers.  I lost my 20-yr-old sister to cancer, and two husbands suddenly […]

Are you a fan of Valentine’s Day?

What do you think about Valentine’s Day? Valentine’s Day is celebrated in the U.S. and other places around the world. It is considered a day of romance, and it’s certainly a big money making business. Restaurants are happy because they fill-up and candy and card sales are higher than normal. Even jewelry stores make money. […]

What is a White Stone Ceremony?

A white stone ceremony is a place for people to come together and do a meditation. It’s a time to listen to the voice of spirit or your higher power or inner-self.  I personally call this source GOD! During the meditation you are instructed to write the word that comes to your mind on your stone. You don’t force the […]

October and grief, What does it mean for you?