Category Archives: Grieving Dads Words

Back from Break – Important Notice

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

Some of you may have noticed that my activity on this blog was limited during the month of July. I have a good reason, I have been spending a lot of time redesigning a new Grieving Dads blog that will replace … Continue reading →

Posted in Bereaved Parents, Family Medical Leave Act, Grieving Dads Project, Grieving Dads Words, Inspiration, Kelly Farley, Words of Encouragement | 2 Comments

“Cleaning Out My Closet”

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

This past weekend I was putting some clean laundry away in my closet and I noticed a couple of the tee shirts I use for working out were starting to look worn out.  I had just recently bought a couple … Continue reading →

Posted in Bereaved, Death of a baby, Death of a Child, Dreams, Grief, Grieving Dads Words, Healing, Hope, Inspiration, Loss of a Child, Loss of a Daughter, Loss of a Son, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stillbirth, Time, Words of Encouragement | 13 Comments

“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 →

Posted in Bereaved, Courage, Crying, Death of a baby, Death of a Child, Debilitating, Depression, Despair, Devastation, Emotions, Fear, Grief, Grieving Dads Words, Guilt, Healing, Hope, Inspiration, Life Lessons, Loss of a Child, Loss of a Daughter, Loss of a Son, Miscarriage, Pain, Peace, Scary, Survival, Tears, weeping, Words of Encouragement | 13 Comments

“Father’s Day” by Joe Dambach

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

Father’s Day Written by Joe Dambach (2011) “The parent child relationship never ends. A mother or father will always remain a parent regardless of the age of the child at the time of death or the reason the child is … Continue reading →

Posted in Bereaved, Death of a Child, Debilitating, Devastation, Emotions, Fathers Day, Grief, Grieving Dads Words, Loss of a Child, Loss of a Son, Pain, Profound Life Experience, Tears, Time, Words of Encouragement | 3 Comments

“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

“96 Photographs”

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

The following was sent to me by fellow grieving dad and friend Steven Stuart.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.  I can relate with all of these points on some level.  I think what we have … Continue reading →

Posted in Bereaved, Compassion, Courage, Death of a baby, Death of a Child, Emotions, Grief, Grieving Dads Words, Happiness, Hope, Inspiration, Life Lessons, Living Simple, Loss of a Child, Loss of a Daughter, Loss of a Son, Peace, Survival, Words of Encouragement | 6 Comments

“Journey Towards Fathers Day”

Posted on June 12, 2011 by

A Journey Towards Father’s Day It’s that time of year again, a time for renewal.  It’s time to say goodbye to the dark, gray, cold days of winter and hello to spring.  In late February/early March I start to search … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Death of a baby, Death of a Child, Fathers Day, Grief, Grieving Dads Words, Healing, Hope, Inspiration, Loss of a Child, Loss of a Daughter, Loss of a Son, Pain, Stillbirth, Survival, Tears, Time, Words of Encouragement | 10 Comments

“A Curious Thing”

Posted on June 5, 2011 by

A curious thing happened this past Sunday. I’m not quite sure how to describe it, but here goes: I’ve wanted a wood shop for many years, but we’ve never been in a position to afford one. In September, 2010, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Bereaved, Death of a Child, Epiphany, Grieving Dads Words, Healing, Hope, Inspiration, Survival, Words of Encouragement | 4 Comments

“What Pisses You Off?”

Posted on June 2, 2011 by

What Pisses You Off? I think I have been fighting a little depression lately.  Over the last month or so I have found myself worrying about things, becoming agitated and quick to anger.  I feel exhausted every morning.  I so … Continue reading →

Posted in Anger, anxiety, Death of a baby, Death of a Child, Depression, Emotions, Grief, Grieving Dads Words, Happiness, Loss of a Child, Loss of a Daughter, Loss of a Son | 32 Comments

“Heroin”

Posted on May 26, 2011 by

Heroin Heroin took my son took him far away I found him on his bed so dead as he lay Eyes closed in sleep spoon on night stand Bloody foam in mouth with needle in his hand This vision haunts … Continue reading →

Posted in Death of a Child, Debilitating, Depression, Despair, Devastation, Drug Overdose, Grief, Grieving Dads Words, Guilt, Heroin, Loss of a Son, Pain, Trauma | 6 Comments