Category Archives: Trauma

“Emerge from Darkness” by Kelly Farley

Posted on May 23, 2017 by GrievingDads

“Emerge from Darkness” The loss of a child permeates every aspect of your life. Your world becomes turned upside down. Things you thought were important are no longer. Everything you thought was under your control isn’t. Although it doesn’t fully … Continue reading →

Posted in Brokenness, Death of a baby, Death of a Child, Death of a daughter, Death of a son, Debilitating, Depression, Despair, Emotions, Grief, Grieving Dads: To the Brink and Back, Hope, Loss of a Child, Loss of a Daughter, Loss of a Son, Survival, Tough, Trauma | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

“Fend It Off” by Kelly Farley

Posted on April 24, 2017 by GrievingDads

“Fend It Off” I typically do not watch movies that are nominated for or win big awards like the Golden Globes and Academy of Motion Pictures (Oscar’s) because I find that my taste in movies and the people who make … Continue reading →

Posted in Agonize, anxiety, Brokenness, Death of a Child, Death of a daughter, Death of a son, Debilitating, Depression, Despair, Devastation, Emotions, Grieving Dads, Guilt, Pain, Survival, Trauma | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

“Overcoming The Loss Of A Child Without Drugs Or Alcohol: A Parents Guide

Posted on March 21, 2017 by GrievingDads

The following article was sent to me by Jennifer Scott at Spirit Finder and it was written/published by DrugRehab.org.  I think its a great read and wanted to share it with all the followers of Grieving Dads.  Make sure you click on … Continue reading →

Posted in Anger, anxiety, Brokenness, Death of a baby, Death of a Child, Death of a daughter, Death of a son, Debilitating, Depression, Despair, Devastation, Emotions, Infant Loss, Loss of a Child, Loss of a Daughter, Loss of a Son, Men's Grief, Miscarriage, Overdose, Post Tramatic Stress Disorder, Profound Life Experience, PTSD, Trauma, Triggers | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

“Guy Grief” by Kelly Farley

Posted on February 22, 2017 by GrievingDads

“Guy Grief” It is hard to believe, but my book Grieving Dads: To the Brink and Back has been published since June of 2012. It’s been 5 years since this book has been published and I know it has helped … Continue reading →

Posted in Agonize, Brokenness, Debilitating, Despair, Devastation, Emotions, Grief, Guy Grief, Hope, Inspiration, Men's Grief, Men's Issues, Peace, Profound Life Experience, Survival, Trauma, Uncategorized, Words of Encouragement | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

“Only Us” by Kelly Farley

Posted on December 15, 2016 by GrievingDads

“Only Us” I have tried many times to explain the pain of losing a child to those that have not lost a child.  I’ve come to the conclusion that there are no words to describe it.  You have to experience … Continue reading →

Posted in Agonize, Bereaved Parents, Brokenness, Brotherhood, Compassion, Courage, Death of a baby, Death of a Child, Death of a daughter, Death of a son, Debilitating, Depression, Despair, Devastation, Emotions, Exhausting, Grief, Grieving Dads, Grieving Dads Words, Grieving Dads: To the Brink and Back, Haunting, Inspiration, Loss of a Child, Loss of a Daughter, Loss of a Son, Pain, Perspective, Survival, Tough, Trauma | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

“Calloused” by Kelly Farley

Posted on December 10, 2015 by GrievingDads

Calloused I’ve wanted to write this article for a while because the topic has been on my mind, but to be honest; I’m also a little embarrassed to admit it. I’ve become calloused as a result of losing my kids … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-depressant, Bereaved, Bereaved Parents, Brokenness, Compassion, Death of a baby, Death of a Child, Death of a daughter, Death of a son, Emotions, Grieving Dads, Kelly Farley, Loss of a Child, Loss of a Daughter, Loss of a Son, Men's Grief, Trauma | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 28 Comments

“Platitudes Are Bullshit”

Posted on October 27, 2015 by GrievingDads

Platitudes Are Bullshit One of the great things about starting Grieving Dads Project is the ability to help others through this nightmare.  I know my blog posts have become less and less over the years, but that’s because I feel … Continue reading →

Posted in Agonize, Brokenness, Death of a Child, Debilitating, Devastation, Loss of a Child, Men's Grief, Men's Issues, Pain, PTSD, Survival, Trauma, Words of Encouragement | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

“Full Impact” by Kelly Farley

Posted on August 14, 2015 by GrievingDads

Full Impact I was recently at an event for the consulting engineering industry that I work in and ran into a couple of fellow colleagues. During the conversation, I asked one of them how a fellow co-worker and friend of … Continue reading →

Posted in anxiety, Counseling, Crying, Death of a baby, Death of a Child, Death of a daughter, Death of a son, Debilitating, Depression, Despair, Emotions, PTSD, Trauma | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 16 Comments

“Raw” by Kelly Farley

Posted on May 5, 2015 by GrievingDads

“Raw” I am very fortunate that it has been awhile (9+ years) since I felt the rawness of just losing a child.  However, I remember the moment of being told “the news” very vividly. It doesn’t take much for me to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Agonize, Bereaved Parents, Brokenness, Death of a Child, Death of a daughter, Debilitating, Devastation, Emotions, Grief, Loss of a Child, Loss of a Daughter, Pain, Post Tramatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Trauma | Tagged , , , , , , | 10 Comments

“Fatal Silence” by Kelly Farley

Posted on April 13, 2015 by GrievingDads

Fatal Silence I recently came across an article called “Fatal Silence:  Why do so many fortysomething men kill themselves?” published by BBC News Magazine.  I didn’t need to read much further to know exactly what this article was about, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Grief, Men's Grief, Men's Issues, Mental Health, Suicide, Tough, Trauma | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments