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There are 146 stories and poems in this section.
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My Dearest Casey
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Jan 24, 2003
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Adult Loss
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A mother writes a letter from the heart to her son Casey. She misses him now, but she also misses all that he would have been. She misses the memories that were and the memories that were to be. Some day they will meet again, and it won't be a moment too soon.
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Allowing Grief
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Jan 18, 2003
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Adult Loss
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A mother questions aloud how others can try to place their standards of grief on another. She has lost her son, and she will grieve in her own way and in her own time. She needs others to simply allow her to grieve.
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No Closure
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Jan 15, 2003
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Adult Loss
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A mother shares the details of finding out about her 26-year-old daughter's death. She watched on the news as an unidentified girl was carried away in a hearse, having no idea this was her own daughter. To date, there are only questions and there is no closure.
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Feelings On A Bad Day
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Jan 14, 2003
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Adult Loss
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This mother uses poetic verse to express her feelings following the death of her adult son. Friends are such a necessary part of healing, yet they misunderstand the depth of grief, and friendships that were once so dear are left broken and dying.
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Bad Days Revisited
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Jan 14, 2003
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Adult Loss
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A mother shares her thoughts as she occasionally revisits the bad days following the death of her son. Friends don't understand, so she must once again wear the mask and play the game of "Let's Pretend."
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Simple Joys
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Jan 11, 2003
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Adult Loss
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A mother who has known the grief and sorrow of losing a child shares some of the "Simple Joys" that bring comfort into her life.
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Mechele Is Still With Us
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Jan 10, 2003
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Adult Loss
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A mother tells of the grief of losing her 27 year old daughter to cerebral palsy. Mechele brought so much joy into this mother's life. Even though her physical body is gone, her spirit is very much alive.
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The Ultimate Cost of Drugs
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Jan 05, 2003
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Adult Loss
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A grieving mother tells of the price that is paid when one makes the choice to use drugs. The price is far too high. Drugs kill.
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I'll Never Get Over It
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Jan 04, 2003
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Adult Loss
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A mother recounts the last moments she had with her youngest son. The next time she saw him was in the ER when she found out he had been shot and did not make it. This mother is not over it yet, and does not know if she will ever get over the shock of his death.
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LindaC
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Jan 04, 2003
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Adult Loss
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A mother reflects on the birth of her son thirty one years ago. There were so many wonderful firsts to enjoy. Now, this son is gone, and the firsts are no longer fun. They are different and painful reminders of times gone past. Memories are all that are left behind.
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