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Tag Archives: Unexpected Loss
Close to Her Heart: One Daughter Wears Her Late Parents’ Wedding Rings in Their Memory
College student Lauren Lage-McAdams remembers her parents—who died within five months of each other—by wearing a necklace with both of their wedding rings on it
We all have different ways of commemorating our lost loved ones. Some people wear ashes, while others keep trinkets on themselves of the hair of their lost loved ones. While some might find it comforting to carry the physical remnants of … Continue reading
Carrie and Me: A Mother-Daughter Love Story by Carol Burnett
A mother’s touching tribute to her daughter who had so much life left in her when it was unexpectedly cut short by cancer
Many people think of Carol Burnett as a lively and beloved comedian and entertainer best known for her long-running variety show, “The Carol Burnett Show.” Few, however, know the intimate and intricate bond that she shared with her firstborn daughter, … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Brain Cancer, Cancer, Carol Burnett, Carrie and Me: A Mother-Daughter Love Story, Carrie Hamilton, death of a daughter, Death of a Loved One, Loss of a Child, Loss of a Daughter, Lung cancer, Metastatic Cancer, Mothers and Daughters, Touching Tribute, Unexpected Loss
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Wild by Cheryl Strayed
Redefining what it means to be strong mentally and physically in the face of loss
A few weeks ago, I was very pleased to find a book had magically downloaded on my Kindle. I forgot I’d preordered it months ago after reading Cheryl Strayed’s essay, “The Love of My Life.” After her mother died … Continue reading
What is Grief Support for Neonatal Death? An Interview with Ellen Daley
A place where parents can find support after losing a child
Ellen Kelly Daley is the president of the board of directors at HAND, a resource network of parents, professionals, and volunteers who provide support for those who have lost a baby before, during, or after birth. She is a professional … Continue reading
This American Life on School Violence and Student Deaths
The Harper High School story reminds us that death and violence still happen every day.
In the wake of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newton, Connecticut, the storytellers at This American Life brought us a show recently to remind us that student death and gun violence aren’t all that unfamiliar in many of America’s schools. The … Continue reading
Kayak Morning by Roger Rosenblatt
Navigating grief through meditation… and kayaking.
In his 2010 memoir, Making Toast, Roger Rosenblatt tells his story about loss after losing his daughter, Amy, unexpectedly. With a series of snippets similar to diary entries, Rosenblatt detailed his struggle with the aftermath and how he coped by … Continue reading
