Complicated grief is aptly described in one dictionary as "An abnormal response to bereavement that includes unrelieved yearning for the dead person, the complete loss of previous positive beliefs or worldviews, and a general inability to function." Other words that describe this condition are "stuck, impenetrable, locked away." In my many years of doing grief workshops, support groups and one on one assistance with grievers one of my biggest heartaches has been witnessing p

"Should you shield the canyons from the windstorms you would never see the true beauty of their carvings." This is a quote from Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, MD. She was a friend of my family and especially connected to Cory. I think of this quote often. Especially when I am feeling like the latest windstorm is blasting my spirit. That wind starts kicking up right before Mother's Day every year... Mother's Day is very important to most mothers. To me it just reminds of the day my l

It is a lonely road for most when a sibling dies. Sibling loss is different than other deaths. When your brother or sister dies it means the loss of lifelong expectations. You grew up with this person anticipating that some day when your parents will need care decisions or worse when they cross over the rainbow bridge that your sibling will be there to share the experience with you. Your shared history bonds you together and you can grieve together like no one else because