As we get deeper into the holiday season, we wanted to share a reflection from guest author Kimberly Starr, who lost her son Tom to suicide in 2015. She wrote this nostalgic piece just nine months after his passing while facing the first Christmas without him at home.
Christmastime is Here
The Christmas season is a joyous time in our household, usually kicked off by our family going to purchase a tree at Beaver Bark, a local nursery in ...
Holiday Wishes from Becky and Jessica
Holiday Memories of My Dad
This season, I wanted to share some of my favorite holiday memories of my dad. I spend so much time on the blog talking about the way he died and about suicide in general that I’d like to keep this one on a lighter note.
Christmas was all about family to him. When the time came to decorate the tree, he wanted it to be a family affair. He’d put on Christmas songs and bring boxes of unique ornaments down from the attic. He really enjoyed ...
In Loving Memory of my Father
I'm writing this today in loving memory of my father on the two year anniversary of his passing. I still cannot believe that it has been two years since I last heard my father's voice. It has been two years since I felt his embrace, heard his laugh, or smiled at one of his many witty comments. It has been two years since I have called my father from a sporting event just to let him know that his little girl still loves her sports. Nothing in this ...
More Tips to Help with Grief during the Holidays
At the last LOSS monthly meeting I attended, we discussed some tips to help with grief during the holidays. I wanted to share them with you all, as I have used many of them over the past few years. I have included them below along with my comments on what has worked best for me since losing both my mom and dad.
Openly Discuss Past Traditions
Talk things over with family and friends and make changes accordingly to the wishes of those who are ...