When Compassion Shows Up at Your Door
By Chad Pierce The shock had worn off, and I found myself weeping alone in the dark. The emotions of the previous...
When Compassion Shows Up at Your Door
Guest Author
Wisdom of the Wounded invites people from all walks of life to share their caregiving stories and advice. Our "Guest Author" category features a variety of topics written by numerous individuals. To learn more about an individual author, read their bio at the end of their respective article. Enjoy!
A Great Gift We Can Give Each Other
A Great Gift We Can Give Each Other
By: Jeffrey Munroe One simple key to emotional health is found in telling our stories. We need to tell our stories,...
Tips and Resources to Help Care for an Aging Parent
Tips and Resources to Help Care for an Aging Parent
By Jim Miller Editors note: this article is part of the nationally syndicated “Senior Savvy” informational column...
Go Out There and Make It a Good Day!
Go Out There and Make It a Good Day!
My friend Dave served (and was wounded) in the Vietnam War. I recently asked him, “how have you been able to retain...
Finding Belonging After Loss
Finding Belonging After Loss
By Margo Fowkes The moment Jimmy died, the thread tying me to my place in the world snapped. In an instant, I lost...
Helping Grieving Friends: Lessons from a Grocery Delivery
Helping Grieving Friends: Lessons from a Grocery Delivery
Editor’s note: at Wisdom of the Wounded, we share stories of people who have gone through a difficult time and wish...
What is a Death Doula?
What is a Death Doula?
By: Linda Knieriemen I’m a Death Doula. Reading that word— “death”—may surprise you. In our society we do all we...
What Do I Write in A Sympathy Card When I Don’t Know the Family Well?
What Do I Write in A Sympathy Card When I Don’t Know the Family Well?
While at an art show with my custom-designed Bible verse stationery, I watched a couple look through my greeting...
