October 19, 2020
I woke up next to
Grief today,
his bony arm stretched
round my waist like he owned me.
Grief today,
his bony arm stretched
round my waist like he owned me.
June 16, 2020
In the wealth of studies about parental grief, little attention has been paid to precisely how couples relate to each other as they struggle to come to terms with the death of a child. A new study addresses this gap in bereavement research by focusing on the way that couples together process the grief of losing a child. Among life's many tragedies, the death of a child is one that is perhaps the greatest for parents. No matter what the age of the child or the cause of death, the irrefutable fact of the loss is one that shatters the normal cycle of life, leaving parents traumatized and often incapacitated by grief.
October 19, 2020
Ask my Mom how she is . . .
My Mom, she tells lies
She never did before.
From now until she dies,
she'll tell a whole lot more.
Ask my Mom how she is,
My Mom, she tells lies
She never did before.
From now until she dies,
she'll tell a whole lot more.
Ask my Mom how she is,
May 24, 2020
Rumination is common in individuals experiencing suicide bereavement and is unique compared with the responses to bereavement for other reasons. Suicide, the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, is on the rise. In 2016, nearly 45,000 Americans 10 or older died by suicide, up by 30% since 1999. An individual’s death by suicide has far-reaching effects on a wide range of people, including immediate and extended family, friends, acquaintances, and healthcare and mental health professionals.
February 22, 2017
2017 – A Special Evening of Laughter with Comedian Dana Carvey
September 29, 2006
2006 Peace of Heart Fund-Raising Dinner Peace of Heart Award ™ Michael Josephson, founder of the Josephson Institute of Ethics and Character Counts Commentaries, KNX Radio, presented the Peace of Heart Award to Marc & Violet Klaas The Erika Whitmore Godwin Foundation & griefHaven Lovingly Present the 2007 Peace of Heart Award to Marc & Violet Klaas In Honor of Polly Hannah Klaas, whose loving essence created within you a fire of passion that burned so brightly it illuminated the way for you to make this world a safer place for all children. Your compassion, generosity of spirit, and unwavering commitment have brought Peace of Heart to parents, children, and families everywhere. Saturday night, September 29, at 6:30 p.m., we had our first fund-raising dinner. It was a beautiful, warm, FUN, and meaningful evening for everyone. Of course, the ultimate goal was to raise the ever-needed funds so that we […]
May 24, 2020
Using a mouse model, researchers demonstrated the formation of fear memory involves the strengthening of neural pathways between two brain areas: the hippocampus, which responds to a particular context and encodes it, and the amygdala, which triggers defensive behavior, including fear responses. How does the brain form "fear memory" that links a traumatic event to a particular situation? A pair of researchers at the University of California, Riverside, may have found an answer.
March 24, 2004
Jennifer and Adrianna Wix ~~ missing since March 24, 2004 On March 25, 2004, Jennifer and Adrianna’s family, friends and other supporters gathered together to remember Jennifer and Adrianna with a balloon release and prayer service in their honor. This was a beautiful and emotional day, one that should not have been. Our family sincerely thanks all the people who have supported us through this terrible time.
August 11, 2020
“When a grandchild dies, grandparents grieve twice. They mourn the loss of the child and they feel the pain of their own child’s suffering. Sometimes we forget about the grandparents when a child dies. You can help by not forgetting, by offering the grandparents your love, support and presence in the weeks and months to come.” ~ ~ ~ A child or young adult has died. Everyone who loved the child is now faced with mourning this tragic, untimely death. The child’s parents are heartbroken. But what about the grandparents? How might they be feeling? How can you help them with their unique grief? This article will guide you in ways to turn your concern for the grandparents into positive action.
October 19, 2020
Now—just at that silent place,
between sadness and gratitude,
wind-worn balances we all weather—
a cardinal leaps from a bare trim limb,
between sadness and gratitude,
wind-worn balances we all weather—
a cardinal leaps from a bare trim limb,
July 11, 2016
May 6, 2026
Men are often taught to suppress grief, but unexpressed sorrow deepens suffering. Drawing from personal loss and decades of research, Dr. Ken Druck explores how cultural pressure to “be strong” prevents healing. True recovery begins when men allow vulnerability, seek support, and learn self-compassion—becoming stronger in the broken places.