Loss of a loved one Archives

Dec212015

Navigating Grief During the Holidays

Throw the tinsel at the tree. Explode the party poppers in the yard. Christmas is here. As bright and cheery as this time of year often is, not everyone will find themselves in the holiday spirit. In light of recent events in the lives of people close to me, I decided to pull an older…

Nov302012

Broken : Friday Fictioneers

Copyright-Rochelle Wisoff-Fields

Friday means: Friday Fictioneers! I may have neglected the last two weeks of this fun posting after committing to it, but I didn’t feel it would be fair to post something when my family would keep me too busy to comment or peruse other participates. So here I am, back in the game. If something…

Dec212011

The Elephant in the Room: Dealing with Grief at the Holidays

Holidays. They’re a time for family and friends. A time when we come together with the ones we love. But as much as we like to paint a pretty picture of the date from afar, up close, many people are dealing with a much different reality. It could be you or someone you know. It’s…