Category Archives: Fear

“Telling Your Sorrow”

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

Telling Ones sorrow often brings comfort – Pierre Corneille (circa 1640) Telling ones sorrow seems to be such a simple concept but one we all struggle with. It’s not easy to go to the pain and relive our experiences. It … Continue reading →

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“Exhausting”

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

This post is a continuation of my generated list of 30 words that could be used to describe grief. Obviously this list relates to my experience with grief, so I am interested to see if anyone else can relate with … Continue reading →

Posted in Bereaved, Death of a baby, Death of a Child, Depression, Devastation, Emotions, Exhausting, Fear, Grief, Grieving Dads Words, Healing, Hope, Inspiration, Loss of a Child, Loss of a Daughter, Loss of a Son, Pain, Profound Life Experience, Time, Words of Encouragement | 13 Comments

“Ways to Support a Grieving Dad”

Posted on May 23, 2011 by

I was recently asked to write a short article on ways to support a grieving dad and thought I would share the article here on this blog. Positive Ways to Support a Grieving Dad I often hear from grieving dads … Continue reading →

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“Crying As I Write This”

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

“Crying as I Write This” My wife and I found out that she was pregnant on Mother’s day of 2010.  We were both very excited and very scared at the same time. The thought of a second child did what … Continue reading →

Posted in Death of a baby, Devastation, Emotions, Fear, Grief, Grieving Dads Words, Guilt, Loss of a Son, Pain, Panic, Profound Life Experience, Reality, Scary, SIDS, Tears, Trauma | 8 Comments

“Brotherhood”

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

The following was sent to me by Deb Kosmer.  Deb is a published writer and social worker and works as a Hospice Bereavement Coordinator.  She is also a bereaved parent, sibling, and daughter.  She started a men’s only grief support group 5 years … Continue reading →

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“Debilitating”

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

I recently sat down and generated a list of 30 words that could be used to describe grief.  Obviously this list relates to my experience with grief, so I am interested to see if anyone else can relate with some … Continue reading →

Posted in Bereaved, Courage, Death of a baby, Death of a Child, Death of parent, Debilitating, Depression, Despair, Fear, Grief, Loss of a Child, Loss of a Daughter, Loss of a Son, Pain, Panic, Profound Life Experience, Survival, Trauma | 34 Comments

“Just Got Back from Hell”

Posted on April 18, 2011 by

The following are lyrics from a song co-written by country music artist Gary Allan.  I am a fan of all music that speaks to me and this song does.  This song was on his album “Tough All Over” that was … Continue reading →

Posted in Anger, Courage, Death of a Child, Despair, Devastation, Fear, Grief, Guilt, Healing, Hope, Inspiration, Pain, Survival | 4 Comments

“Find A Remedy”

Posted on April 8, 2011 by

He that conceals his grief finds no remedy for it.                                                                            – Turkish Proverb I think there is wisdom, truth and power in this proverb.  It sounds so simple.  Do you really have two chooses?  1.  You can conceal their … Continue reading →

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“Scary”

Posted on March 27, 2011 by

I recently sat down and generated a list of 30 words that could be used to describe grief.  Obviously this list relates to my experience with grief, so I am interested to see if anyone else can relate with some … Continue reading →

Posted in Anger, anxiety, Bereaved, Crying, Death of a Child, Depression, Despair, Emotions, Fear, Grief, Loss of a Child, Pain, Scary, Tears, weeping | 13 Comments