When your memories start to fade and get blurry you might feel as if you are betraying your loved one who died. I sometimes cannot remember if a cute story about my son was really his experience or his sister's. Post menopausal brains aren't the most reliable with our precious memories. Men, you are quite fortunate that don't go through actual menopause. I have a fairly good memory most of the time but babyhood stories do get jumbled up. My advice to you, even if your child

I have recently been reminded of that old adage that says "you can't see the forest for the trees." Sometimes that happens when people are too interested in something and don't see the whole picture and how it might impact others in a negative way. Those same trees can block out the sun and make one dim. A friend of mine recently suffered through the death of her sister. She posted this question on FB the other day. I have my own opinion, but wanted to ask if anyone else has

What makes a friend, good friend, long-time friend, once best friend abandon grievers? Is it that they don't know what to say? Is it too scary for him or her to face their own or a loved one's mortality? I would love to hear your thoughts. Having experienced it myself when my son died, and hearing about it from countless grieving widows, widowers, siblings and parents -- what creates this abandonment at the worst possible time in a person's life? Yes, when support is needed