It is that time of year again. You may find yourself more sensitive, irritable, less patient, and sad right now. The first few years after your loss, you expect to feel poorly on birthdays and holidays, mainly because others have warned you. If you feel out of sorts more than usual, take a deep breath to calm yourself and focus on a happy memory. Maps, Letters, and the Stories That Shape Us It may take lots more deep breaths and good memories, but this should help. I know it

This past week has been one of many prayers. I am a former news producer and purposely do not watch the news on a regular basis. I scan my phone when I get up, and the house is quiet. Lately, Healing One Page at a Time I have been appalled by the stories I have seen, such as a mother who dropped her three-year-old and seven-year-old children off at a beach and drove off, and another who dumped her four-year-old by the side of the highway. There seem to be too many stories abo

So, I went to Maui to talk with a few folks who needed to process what happened when Lahaina burned. I stayed in South Maui, and it was eerie the first time I drove to the West Side. Where Island Life Moves Slowly There are screens up along the bypass, and police spread out along the route to prevent anyone from pulling over and looking down into the burn zone. I hope the screens will also prevent the toxic ash and dust from affecting people. I wore my KN95 mask as I drove t