He Still Has Her Cup
He saved her cup. It’s been nearly 20 years, but he still has her cup. That’s hard to say, and even harder to think about. But it’s…
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death of a spouse
The Dance Was Worth the Pain
There’s an old Garth Brooks song called The Dance. In it, he muses what he would have done if he had a chance to go back and change things…
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Surviving the Weight of Grief—Because I Must
It’s been a long time since I wore three-inch heels. They sit in my closet, beautifully shiny and begging me to go out. The thing is, I’m…
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When Your Soldier Doesn’t Come Home
Four years ago today, I got up ridiculously early in the morning to say goodbye to my husband as he was leaving for a six-week training…
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I’m His Widow, But I’m So Much More Than That
Apparently, it’s National Widow’s Day. May 3. There’s a day for everything now, to sandwich widows between National Eat a Doughnut…
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After Their Dad Died, Kids Repurpose His Old T-shirts In the Sweetest Way
My son hasn’t said much or talked much since his father’s death a couple of months ago. The counselor said he’s at the age where he…
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How To Help Your Children if Your Spouse Dies
When one parent dies, the child left behind is almost not helpable at first. How do I know a child whose parent dies is almost not helpable? Because…
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What If Tonight Was Your Last Chance To Have Sex With Your Husband?
“The last time I can remember us being intimate was when she was conceived . . . and I just realized that was our very last time . . . ever,” I…
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Dear Jessica (You Are Not Alone)
Up until this very moment, I had only admitted this to a few close friends, but the truth is the last month or so I have been occasionally frustrated…
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The First Thing I Wish I Had Known About Grief
Go through it. If you have found yourself broken and grieving the loss of someone you love, I want you to know I’m so sorry that you have to…
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