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Loss is the disappearance of something cherished, often the death of a person, loss of a relationship, loss of a job or loss of health. Grief is the entire response--mind, body and spirit--to the loss. Bereavement is the often term used when the loss...

Someone you love has died. And, like countless others who have walked the path of grief before you, you are discovering that a death can rob you of so much more than a person you love. It robs you of your energy, your hope, and sometimes just of the...

Travel with me as you go on the journey of coping with grief. There is no guarantee here, no magical wand, just the assurance that your life will get better.  It will never be the same as before your loved one died, but gradually you will feel s...

CarePages unique service allows you to create a personal, private web page to help family and friends communicate when a loved one is facing illness whether at the beginning of life as a newborn, at the end of life, or somewhere in between. Creating...

  Journey of Hearts was launched in the Fall of 1997 as "a Healing Place in CyberSpace." It was the as the first and only physician sponsored website devoted to educating people about the normal grief response. In the fall of 2007 Jo...

Dr. Randy Pausch is a living inspiration. Diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer in 2006, he has gone on to show people how to continue *living* even after getting the diagnosis of a terminal illness. For his head-on, straight-forward, entertai...

Turning a tragedy into a tribute is one of the ways for survivors to keep going and and keep living after the traumatic loss of a loved one. Introducing my superheroes...Patricia Quigley and Susan Retik, two 9/11 widows on a heroic mission to overco...

Apparently there was a greater mission in life for Al Gore than becoming President in 2000. Now as Nobel Peace Prize winner, Academy Award winner, bestselling author, activist and political icon, Al Gore has become one of the most respected and influ...

It is incomprehensible to imagine what Anne Frank endured in her young and short life nor is it possible to comprehend the terror that her family experienced. To me Anne Frank is without a doubt a true superhero of immeasurable proportions.

I don't know about you, but Helen Keller faced some incredible obstacles in her young life. Not only did she overcome these obstacles, but she went on to become an accomplished, unique, and inspiring individual. How do I know Helen Keller? Well, like...

Finding the right words to write a condolence letter or sympathy note may be challenging, yet the benefits can be immeasurable. A well-written, heart-felt condolence letter is a show of your support and sympathy for the person grieving the death of a...

Taking a bit of time to write a condolence note or condolence letter can be a great source of comfort and provide a gift of healing for a friend or a loved one who is grieving a loss. According to research by Hallmark, Americans send nearly 125 mill...

Sending your sympathy following the death of a loved one or a major loss is still best done by sending a hand-written card, a note or a letter. It is estimated that Americans send nearly 125 million sympathy cards annually for many different types o...

For many people the obituary section is the first one read in the morning newspaper each day. An obituary may be the last words written about a person after they die. This lens explores different aspects of obituaries or death notices including usef...

......and a hundred and one other things that I never expected to have to learn. I can picture the scene like it was yesterday. Rick, my husband, was watching CSI reruns sprawled on the bed and slowly drifting into a mid-afternoon nap. My youngest ste...

Coping with the anniversary of the death of a loved one, the loss of a public figure, dealing with the aftermath of a natural disaster such as Hurricane Katrina or the national trauma of September 11, 2001 can be difficult for the family, the friends...

Is your mother deceased? Is this your first Mother's Day without your mom? Mother's Day can be a difficult holiday for those whose mothers have passed away. My mom died 15 years ago. I still miss her terribly, especially on Mother's Da...

Every year, since 1997, on the second Sunday in December The Compassionate Friends (TCF) hold a Worldwide Candle Lighting in memory of all children who have died too soon. On this day people around the world are encouraged to light a candle to so tha...

This song was originally written as a poem in memory of Gabe, by his Grandfather Jack Nester, in order to bring comfort to his father and me. Co-written and set to music by Elizabeth Montgomery, it portrays a beautiful picture of Gabe’s life in...

Many parents consider the loss of a child to be the highest level of loss. The information on the site cannot take away the intense pain and sorrow you are feeling. Instead I offer information, resources and support that others who have been in simil...

I was a bit older when I married the man of my dreams. At 30-plus years old, I had started to wonder if it would ever happen. Finally I met the one, and we got married shortly after we both turned 33. After a couple of years we thought it was about t...

Mia Jenifer Moyer was born March 4, 2002. Oh, I miss her. I think of her often. I wonder what she would be doing now or what she would look like. Thinking back, I wonder how I made it through. However, I know why and you will see by reading my lens....

Miscarriage happens in about 25% of pregnancies (most very early on and un-noticed), yet it is rarely mentioned or discussed. This lens outlines my experience with the horrible world of miscarriage and what useful information I have found. Please kee...

Miscarriage happens in about 25% of pregnancies (most very early on and un-noticed), yet it is rarely mentioned or discussed. This lens outlines my experience with the horrible world of miscarriage and what useful suggestions I have for friends and f...

  Journey of Hearts was launched in the Fall of 1997 as "a Healing Place in CyberSpace." It was the as the first and only physician sponsored website devoted to educating people about the normal grief response. In the fall of 2007 Jo...

While the loss of a spouse, friend or child to suicide is devastating, the loss of a parent when a child is not yet grown has its own added difficulties. This lens was developed to help surviving family members help children cope with and heal from th...

~ When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure ~ My husband and I created Treasure for KIDS with a social mission: to support our family's favorite charitable foundation, Griffin's Friends Children's Cancer Fund, now in its...

Children and adolescents are not immune to facing loss, death, dying and grief; they encounter loss and will experience a grief response. Much as we, as parents and teacher, might want to protect and shelter children and try to create a world for the...

This lens is all about the memories of our wonderful golden retriever boy dog Goldie and the joys of owning, or being owned by a golden retriever! He was our little man in a golden suit with a true heart of pure gold and we were priviledged to share...

Ruger graced this world on March 3, 1992 and on December 13, 2004 a piece of my heart went with her and is gone forever. Although she is gone, I know deep in my heart that from the day her daddy rescued her as such a little puppy so many years ago, sh...

The loss of a pet is one of the most difficult things a person can go through in their lifetime.  A pet to most people is just like a member of the family and when that pet dies, it leaves much sadness and grief.  Almost everyone at some po...

This lens is all about the memories of our wonderful golden retriever boy dog Goldie and the joys of owning, or being owned by a golden retriever! He was our little man in a golden suit with a true heart of pure gold and we were priviledged to share...

......and a hundred and one other things that I never expected to have to learn. I can picture the scene like it was yesterday. Rick, my husband, was watching CSI reruns sprawled on the bed and slowly drifting into a mid-afternoon nap. My youngest ste...

Is your mother deceased? Is this your first Mother's Day without your mom? Mother's Day can be a difficult holiday for those whose mothers have passed away. My mom died 15 years ago. I still miss her terribly, especially on Mother's Da...

Ruger graced this world on March 3, 1992 and on December 13, 2004 a piece of my heart went with her and is gone forever. Although she is gone, I know deep in my heart that from the day her daddy rescued her as such a little puppy so many years ago, sh...

My Dad, Benjamin Omer Wells, Sr. died of brain cancer on October 18, 2006. He was a strong man and he fought it tooth and nail as long as he could but ultimately he was called home. It has now been two years and our hearts still reach out to you. Th...

I was a bit older when I married the man of my dreams. At 30-plus years old, I had started to wonder if it would ever happen. Finally I met the one, and we got married shortly after we both turned 33. After a couple of years we thought it was about t...

Mia Jenifer Moyer was born March 4, 2002. Oh, I miss her. I think of her often. I wonder what she would be doing now or what she would look like. Thinking back, I wonder how I made it through. However, I know why and you will see by reading my lens....

Linus, I just don't understand Christmas. Instead of feeling happy, I feel sort of let down. "A Charlie Brown Christmas" is one of my all time favorite Christmas programs. Five years ago as I watched the Charlie Brown Christmas special for...

Is your mother deceased? Is this your first Mother's Day without your mom? Mother's Day can be a difficult holiday for those whose mothers have passed away. My mom died 15 years ago. I still miss her terribly, especially on Mother's Da...

The classic song, "I'll Be Home for Christmas," is a song about longing to be home with the ones that you love. Listening to this beautiful melody and lyrics is one way of being home for a bit even when you're far apart...if only in your dr...

For many people instead of the holidays being a time when "the days are merry and bright," they are more likely to be experiencing the blues for many different reasons. For some people the holiday season can be a very difficult time time of...

Traditions of the holiday season may be difficult to continue without the presence of your deceased relative or friend. You always have the option of developing new or modifying other traditions, or declining to do disturbing activities. Dedicate you...

The first time I realized the healing effect of listening to Josh Groban sing was watching him sing 'To Where You Are' on an episode of Ally McBeal in 2001. David E. Kelly wrote the special Christmas episode as a tribute to those who had died on Sep...

A simple strategy for how to survive those most difficult of days...just smile. This lens includes a specially selected collection of videos with different versions of the classic song "Smile" written by Charlie Chaplin, John Turner and Geo...

His Mommy Died Today (Please Answer Your Cell Phone Mommy) This poem is based on true story. Although I didn't personally know this beautiful boy, I was told of this eleven year old's pain over his mother's death. He kept calling his mother's...

  Journey of Hearts was launched in the Fall of 1997 as "a Healing Place in CyberSpace." It was the as the first and only physician sponsored website devoted to educating people about the normal grief response. In the fall of 2007 Jo...

This lens is dedicated to the favorite bereavement poem, "Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep" words of sympathy that have brought comfort to many since it was written. This beloved poem has also been put to music as a stirring song and most...

Music Thanatology is the practice of using music to comfort, calm and relieve the suffering of someone in the final stages of life; it is using music to ease the passage of someone who is terminally ill or dying. Since Music has been a part of my lif...

According to the American Music Therapy Association, Music Therapy is an established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals of all ages.  Music therapy improves the quali...

Try this and you will find hearing the Tibetan Bowls to be a profoundly spiritual experience. This beautiful work that is being re-discovered is that of "at-TUNE-ment with Creation." The Tibetan Bowls harmonize, uplift and create deep healing of the...

Ideas for Funeral Songs and Sweet Memorial Service Musical Selections This page includes: Country Western Music Songs for Funerals Beautiful Christian Services Memorial Songs Loving Music for a Child's Funeral Sweet Songs for a Baby's Service Clas...

Guided visualization is an excellent tool to use when coping with death or other serious challenges. In visualization you use your imagination and explore a topic to express emotions and discover your feelings and needs. It lets you daydream in a con...

  Journey of Hearts was launched in the Fall of 1997 as "a Healing Place in CyberSpace." It was the as the first and only physician sponsored website devoted to educating people about the normal grief response. In the fall of 2007 Jo...

Someone you love has died. And, like countless others who have walked the path of grief before you, you are discovering that a death can rob you of so much more than a person you love. It robs you of your energy, your hope, and sometimes just of the...

When faced with a loss, crisis or life-changing event, you are suddenly thrust into an unfamiliar world, one that can be frightening and unsettling. Knowing how to make it through the first few days or hours can help. This lens offers articles and re...

Travel with me as you go on the journey of coping with grief. There is no guarantee here, no magical wand, just the assurance that your life will get better.  It will never be the same as before your loved one died, but gradually you will feel s...

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"For Those Who Hold the Littlest Hands" is freely available eBook for NICU Parents from the NICU Parent Support Site. The eBook is filled with information, encouragement and resources to support NICU parents through their Neonatal Intensive...

Many parents consider the loss of a child to be the highest level of loss. The information on the site cannot take away the intense pain and sorrow you are feeling. Instead I offer information, resources and support that others who have been in simil...

This lens is developed to support the 1,000's of NICU Parents each year who must face the difficult realization that their NICU baby will not be discharged to home because their NICU baby is dying. Each year nearly 30,000 infants die in the United St...

The Violet Heart Collection on CafePress features specially selected items and gifts designed for people facing a life changing event and to recognize that someone is experiencing a challenge or transition. The Violet Heart Collection items can be w...

The Violet Heart Collection features pins, items and gifts designed for people facing a life changing event and to recognize that someone is experiencing a challenge or transition. The Violet Flower and the Purple Heart were the inspiration behind the...

A special selection of Ornaments Ornaments to inspire peace to honor and remember loved ones who are facing challenges or have died year 'round. Some of the Ornaments are designed for high quality porcelain and available through Cafe Press stores; oth...

It's hard to know what to do when a friend loses a loved one. But you can be a light in the darkness for your friend if you spend a few minutes to find a meaningful bereavement gift to give.  When you take the time to give a more personal gift, y...

I like to say "It's not just about the button"...it's about helping people personalize their cause & tell their story. Wearing a photo button in support of a friend, or to honor a loved one is simply powerful. Whether you are doing a charity walk li...

The Violet Heart Collection features pins, items and gifts designed for people facing a life changing event and to recognize that someone is experiencing a challenge or transition. The Violet Flower and the Purple Heart were the inspiration behind the...