I am often asked my opinion on what people should say to someone who has just lost a child or baby. Not because I’m some kind of specialist or professional, but because of my personal experience on the issue. My usual response is that while there are No Magic Words to say to someone who … [Read more…]
Often times when someone we know is grieving, we are at a loss. We struggle to find the words to say and the comfort to give. Even those of us who have suffered through the death of a loved one ourselves are often perplexed, floundering to find a way to help our friends find solace; … [Read more…]
Today we’re featuring a story by Kristi Bothur. Kristi is a contributing author to Sunshine After the Storm and writes the blog This Side of Heaven. Kristi shares her thoughts on grief and the passing of time in this story that she wrote over a year ago. On the anniversary of the loss of our children, … [Read more…]
One of the biggest goals of the book Sunshine After the Storm is to provide encouragement, light, and hope. Hope that one day your life will return to some type of normal. Hope that one day you will smile again. Hope that you may one day heal. A good friend of mine, and fellow contributor … [Read more…]