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Heartache To Healing · 1W ago

A Mothers Day Gift

Mother’s Day can be a difficult day for those who have lost their mother and for those who have lost children.  There are millions of people for whom Mother’s Day is sad an lonely especially when you see others buying gifts and planning brunches and you spend quiet hours in grief. I too am motherles
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Heartache To Healing · 1M ago

Journaling through Grief: Finding Your Relief Valve

The mind really can be like a steel trap. Our thoughts and feelings swirl around inside our heads without an outlet, causing a buildup of pressure and grief – especially in a situation as devastating as the loss of a loved one. But there is a relief valve: Putting your thoughts on paper. Journaling
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Heartache To Healing · 1M ago

When do we stop acknowledging a loss?

From as early as I can remember my Dad’s mother brought up the subject of her child that only lived a few days after he was born.  That was my first encounter with death.   My grandma would recall vivid details of her child’s birth and his death as if it had happened recently.  I never [...]
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Heartache To Healing · 1M ago

Triumph Over Tragedy

Everyone’s grief journey is unique to them. Heartache To Healing subscriber Melinda Bailey shares her story of triumph to tragedy. “One cold November morning my husband of almost thirty- eight years, Sid, died suddenly in his sleep. I felt like my shattered heart could not possibly go on beating wit
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Heartache To Healing · 1M ago

Two important words – “I Decide”

When I talk with people about grief and loss what often comes up are those questions that seem like they have no answers. “Will I ever get over my grief”, “Will I be happy again”, Will I ever stop feeling so sad” and so on. We are all different and thus our journey through grief [...]
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Heartache To Healing · 2M ago

Will I Ever Get Over My Grief?

People ask me this question often because they are in pain. They wonder if they will ever be happy again.  First let me say that I don’t believe you ever “get over” your loss, rather we learn to reconcile to it in time.  With that said, we do live in a society here in America [...]
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Heartache To Healing · 2M ago

Will I Ever Get Over My Grief?

People ask me this question often because they are in pain. They wonder if they will ever be happy again.  First let me say that I don’t believe you ever “get over” your loss, rather we learn to reconcile to it in time.  With that said, we do live in a society here in America [...]
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Heartache To Healing · 3M ago

Valentine’s Day – Make a New Ritual

Valentine’s Day can be another sad holiday for those grieving the death of a loved one, I understand as I yearn to have my husband back.  He was such a romantic guy who gave me pretty cards and showered me with kindness on this special day of love. As I type this post I think [...]
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Heartache To Healing · 3M ago

Valentine’s Day – Make a New Ritual

Valentine’s Day can be another sad holiday for those grieving the death of a loved one, I understand as I yearn to have my husband back.  He was such a romantic guy who gave me pretty cards and showered me with kindness on this special day of love. As I type this post I think [...]
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Heartache To Healing · 5M ago

How To Cope With Grief During The Holidays

The holiday season is a joyous time for most, but those who have experienced a loss, this usually festive time of the year can be a painful reminder that your loved one is no longer around. You wonder how will you cope with grief? Everyone experiences loss of those they love, but the intensity of [.
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