Are you Grieving on Father’s Day?
Father’s Day is a day celebrated in the U.S every year in the month of June. It’s a special time for us to honor our dads. But, sadly, not everyone is feeling filled with joy, especially those of you who have lost your father to suicide. It’s equally difficult for father’s who have lost a […]
Continue readingWhat is Grief?
What is grief exactly? The Oxford Dictionary defines it as: “Deep sorrow, especially when caused by someone’s death.” Grief is a natural response to loss when one feels the emotional suffering from the absence of a person or thing. It can be a reaction to any loss. The grief associated with death is familiar to most people, but we […]
Continue readingNo-Rewrite – A story of Grief
This story is written on my personal experience after the suicide of my husband. Author: Robin Chodak The sun brightly peeks through the window shade in my bedroom. It must be late morning. I lie still. Getting myself up requires more strength than I have. It’s been days, weeks, or months. My brain is foggy. […]
Continue readingBeach and a Strange Meeting
I love to walk on the beach any time I get the opportunity. It refreshes my spirit and my gratitude is exemplified. On days I don’t get to take that walk, I make sure that I get a glimpse of it every day. It’s been part of my recovery and continues to be a ritual […]
Continue readingWhat is your story?
We all have stories. Your unique story began the day you were born. Each experience in your life from the moment you took your first breath up to this instant creates your story. I like to think of it as watching a movie. I always watch ones with anticipation of what will transpire at the […]
Continue readingAre 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. […]
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