My neighbor Debbie was ill, and I wanted to care for her, but I didn’t know what to do. It would be so helpful if individuals would just tell me how to help them. But that isn’t always practical, because when...
“Every once in a while, a person enters our life and remains in our heart forever.” Recently I met such a man, and he will remain in my heart forever. Why? Because even though he is battling cancer, he reaches...
For our family, February brings multiple birthdays, several milestone anniversaries (including Neil’s death in 2015), and of course, Valentine’s Day. But lots of people don’t relish that heart-filled holiday. If you’re...
Many decades ago, when I was a college student, one of my reading assignments was Viktor Frankl’s book, Man’s Search for Meaning. Even though sixty years has elapsed, I still remember one part of his message. He...
Editor’s note: at Wisdom of the Wounded, we share stories of people who have gone through a difficult time and wish to share lessons learned. Please enjoy this article from Hugh Hollowell, which is reprinted with...
It has been two months since my son, Jeff, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, and through this journey, he is teaching me how to care for him and others. Here is a second lesson* that I’ve learned from him. Right...
One month ago, cancer became up-close and personal. For years, I have listened to individuals tell their cancer stories. I have read volumes of information about cancer. I have prayed for those with cancer. My...
In my continued journey to help dismantle racism, I have made a commitment to increase the number of books in my library that feature people of color. So, I was very excited to learn about a new coloring book...
