Do you ever dream of your loved one who has died by suicide? Upon reading Kimberly Starr's guest post on this topic, I was reminded that it's been quite a while since my dad has appeared in my dreams. Early on, mine were built around themes of anger or conflict but I long for one like Kimberly experienced about her son.
"A Wish Granted" by Kimberly Starr
On days I have counseling, I often recount my sessions with my husband, LJ. Sharing my ...
Missing Your Loved One after Death
This post originally appeared on the blog in February 2014. I wanted to share it again because I coincidentally find myself feeling exactly the same way nearly four years later to the date. This time, instead of buying a home in Chicago, my husband and I have made the decision to move our lives to a new state in the Midwest. All of the questions I would have had for my dad are now multiplied and I can't help but wonder what he would have thought ...
Frequent Dreams about my Dad after his Death
After my dad died, I remember wanting nothing more than to be “visited” by him in my dreams. I often heard other survivors talk about wonderful dreams they had experienced – some that helped them find closure or assurance that their loved one was now in a better place. It took quite a long time for me to experience a dream. I can’t remember what that first one was about, exactly, but I think it was something pretty random – like a flicker of ...
Dreaming about my Dad after his Death
Several nights ago, I had my first dream with my Dad in it. He was only in there for a fleeting moment, but it was great. In the dream, I was walking somewhere – I think I was walking near the plaza of a downtown skyscraper, and I saw my Dad sitting on a concrete bench outside of the building. We made eye contact, smiled and waved as I walked by.
It was so short but I remember the smile on his face and he looked ...