We’re halfway through Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I want to celebrate two personal friends who’ve defeated the disease and can proudly proclaim membership in the survivor’s club.
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The Grieving Process: Don’t Get Stuck
Diane Rose never denied what happened to her 26-year-old son, Wayne. She wasn’t angry at God for his tragic death and didn’t ask, “Why me?” She saw a counselor, changed her teaching job, joined online bereavement groups, and read a lot about the grieving process.
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Time to Euthanize?
We’re grappling with a tough decision. Should we euthanize our sweet girl, Tess?
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How to Cope with the Unthinkable
Imagine giving birth to a child with a rare metabolic disorder, and then having another nearly four years later with a more severe, unrelated genetic condition. How would you cope with the challenge of raising two special-needs children?
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Trauma: Overcoming a Son’s Tragic Death
Before our son’s tragic death, my husband and I never experienced paralyzing, gut-wrenching sorrow that caused us to howl unconsolably, curled up in our bed at night.
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A Young Mom Shares Her Thoughts about Afghanistan
Sarah Smith Payne is a thirty-something mom of three who agreed to share her thoughts about Afghanistan as a guest blogger.
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