Let's face it, Life is scary. Things are happening in this crazy world that I do not even want to think about. I try to avoid the news, because everything that is happening worldwide is very disturbing and stressful. And as much as I try to stay away from the news reports, I still end up finding out everything that is going on through social media. I try to keep my focus on what is the ... Read the Post
Tomorrow is Never Guaranteed
Providing End of Life Care at Home for Your Loved One
2014 was an incredibly difficult year for my husband, who lost both of his parents that year due to completely unrelated cancers. His father, Bill, had suffered from oral cancer for five years before his passing on January 14th, 2014. And tragedy struck again, when in July of that year, when his mother was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor, and passed away a little over a year later on ... Read the Post
How to Deal with the Death of a Parent as an Adult
No matter what your age, losing a parent can be one of the most heart-breaking moments of a person’s life. Your parent is your guide from the moment you are born, always there for you to rely on. This makes the loss incredibly powerful and, at times, debilitating. Unfortunately, most people will go through the experience of losing a parent, but there are ways of dealing with it well. Here is a ... Read the Post
How To Talk To Children About Death
Wow, this is such a big topic! It’s hard to cover a topic like this but given the times that we find ourselves in at the moment, it’s really important to cover it.Talking to anyone about death isn’t a fun experience, but by talking about things, we get them out in the open, and they become easier to deal with.Be Age-AppropriateIt’s really difficult talking to small children about death because ... Read the Post