Welcome to the Grief Comfort Blog. Each Wednesday, we plan to share a brief post on some area of grief...
Taking a break
Friends, I have been writing this weekly blog for over three years. In that time, I have preached at you...
“They wouldn’t want you to be sad”
They wouldn’t want you to be sad. Again, these are words that make a grieving person feel guilty for their...
From victim to victor
At some point, I believe most of us feel victimized by the loss of someone so very dear to us....
At least
I seem to be continuing on an earlier theme of uncomfortable words of comfort. Any words of consolation that follow...
I sometimes see them in me
Do you ever have that moment when you catch yourself doing or saying something just like your precious one used...
Beautiful reminders
It has been nearly five and a half years since my parents died. Some days things come up that remind...
Griefquakes
Chonda Pierce spoke recently about the musings of an earthquake survivor. The quote that stuck with me was something like...
Covid-19
I have not written about the grief associated with Covid 19 in this space. I have been remiss. Some grieving...
Better off
For the next few weeks, the message will be for folks hoping to offer comfort to their grief-stricken friends. Raise...
When comforters disappoint us
In the Book of Job, Job loses his children, his wealth and his health. Hearing about Job’s troubles, three friends...