Share your story Part I Two days in a row I had two experiences back to back where sharing stories helped heal and possible save someone's life.   In the weeks after my daughter's death, my youngest daughter started experiencing excruciating back pain.   I called my massage therapist that I knew would cover the treatment with our … Continue reading share your story, heal a soul →

Years ago we went to a parenting class.  I am not sure how we could focus with one child climbing the stairs like a monkey and another one screaming with colic as a new-born.  I did however hear the part about going camping.   The basic point was to go camping and take road trips. … Continue reading Go on a road trip they said…. →

Grief, if that is your name, you show no mercy.  Sleep is an evil thief that tricks me into quietness just long enough to see your face.  All too soon my body awakens to the stabbing pain and acute awareness that you're not here. My stomach throbs and aches but my mouth cannot taste and … Continue reading Picture of Grief →

Thanks for joining me! This is a blog about parenting, parenting in grief, and the journey through it all.   I am a nurse, wife and mother of four girls.  I have very recently lost my 19-year-old daughter due to her mental illness.  Though at first I saw my loss of my daughter as some sort … Continue reading The Journey Begins →