The Heartache of Absence 

The articles linked below are found in the booklet “The Heartache of Absence” and are written to help you understand the journey of grief and loss of a loved one, and learning to navigate that process.

• Death is Not a Friend — I recently watched a documentary that followed a grief counselor as he gave advice and counsel to people and families facing death…

• Grief is an Ocean — Somewhere on social media I saw a quote that expressed the idea that grief is an ocean. I don’t know where I saw it, who said it or how it…

• As Unique As You — Sitting with families who are hearing the bad news of a loved one’s death was a nearly daily occurrence for me when I worked as a hospital…

• Objectives & Strategies in Grief — In the process of grieving, there is no time frame assigned or one-size fits all approach to assure a healthy grieving process…