It’s hard work, but it gets easier
My whippet and I went for a walk in the snow this afternoon. Both of us are coastal born and raised, so this white stuff is both a treat and…
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Waiting for the other shoe to drop
We're expecting snow late tonight. Not a lot, but still I visited the grocery store after seeing clients today. During heavy winter weather, my little home can lose electricity and,…
A sweet way to honor your pet when they leave your side
Meet the Animal Companion Ribbon Memorial, here at Companioning Care LLC. It resides in my office or goes on the road with me to help people understand that the pets…
What’s a “DeathChat”*? And why would you want to participate in one?
DeathChats* are gatherings to explore the reality of death and all that surrounds it, in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere. We talk about aging, serious illness, the dying process, and the…
A farewell (card) for a dying friend
Today I’ve done everything – except write in this greeting card. It’s kind of a sympathy card, but I’m trying for it not to be, because I’m sending it to a…
Finding meaning in the wreckage of your life. Is that even possible?
The human mind wants to make sense of things. So we often look for reasons for the things that happen in our lives – especially the things that feel out…
What if you don’t celebrate “the holidays”? A different look at grief during autumn and winter.
Along with falling temperatures and falling leaves, there’s a quiet sense of dread that starts this time of year for many people who are grieving a death or other big…