Life After Loss

  • Hope is the Thing with Feathers

    The author reflects on the enduring nature of hope amidst grief, recalling their father’s death fourteen years ago. Hope facilitates coping but ultimately leads to pain when lost, influencing future experiences. Continue reading

    Hope is the Thing with Feathers
  • In Remembrance

    This is an ongoing list of children who have died. There’s no age limit; we welcome submissions from pregnancies to adult children. If you’d like to add your child’s name, please send me a message. Continue reading

    In Remembrance
  • Grief is Weird, Man

    Change is hard, and even under the best of circumstances, it can trigger grief. Continue reading

    Grief is Weird, Man
  • Why that dumb kicker is wrong

    By now you’ve probably seen or heard clips from Harrison Butker’s commencement speech for the graduating class at Benedictine College, but in case you haven’t here’s a quick recap: Harrison Butker is a professional football player. He’s a kicker for… Continue reading

    Why that dumb kicker is wrong
  • The Little Things That Mean Everything

    When the little details symbolize the big losses, they become cemented in our memories- placeholders for our love and our anguish. Continue reading

    The Little Things That Mean Everything