How Do I Care For A Young Person Whose Parent Committed Suicide?
There is no deeper sense of abandonment than the feelings provoked by a parent’s suicide. It can be...
How Do I Care For A Young Person Whose Parent Committed Suicide?
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4 Hugs A Day
4 Hugs A Day
The power of the human touch is vital. Several sources suggest that everyone needs at least four hugs a day for healthy survival, 8 hugs a day for emotional strength and 12 hugs a day to really grow. Start hugging. Start by hugging your children and your spouse. . . .12 hugs a day! What a difference you will make in their lives.
A Cure for Sorrow
A Cure for Sorrow
There is an old Chinese tale about the woman whose only son died. In her grief, she went to the Holy man and said,...
For a Broken Heart
For a Broken Heart
"An Act of Kindness for a Broken Heart" - Anonymous story shared by Meladee McCarty in the book, Chicken Soup for...
No Words Needed
No Words Needed
On the way home from a conference, Don Piper’s car was crushed by a semi that crossed into his lane. After 34...
One Grieving Father’s Words
One Grieving Father’s Words
Last week a young man, Rob, died from an overdose of drugs. I saw Rob’s picture on a webpage. He was young,...
Ask About The Crisis
Ask About The Crisis
James Cook says in our book, The Compassionate Congregation, “The most difficult time for my wife, Jean, and me was...
What Does Grief Look Like When Someone’s Spouse Commits Suicide?
What Does Grief Look Like When Someone’s Spouse Commits Suicide?
“At approximately 2:oo p.m. on November 2, 1993, my husband took his own life.” Barb Pekich puts words to a hurt...
