What to say Archives - Wisdom of the Wounded

One challenge your family will face when your child has been abused will be what to say to others. It is helpful...

Karen Mulder | 2 min read

As caregivers, we want to “fix” the hurting person. We feel that if we can rush in with the right “golden nugget”...

Karen Mulder | 1 min read

Recently, I received a letter from Marcia. She says, “For the past 1.5 years, I've been balancing working full...

Sherri Maat | 2 min read

Deanna Thompson has stage IV breast cancer and has written a book about her journey. The book’s title is Hoping...

Sherri Maat | 2 min read

What would you say? Charlie Shedd says, “As I made my way up the walk, I heard a woman screaming. Could it be...

Sherri Maat | 1 min read

Brian Mansfield is a writer for USA Today and was diagnosed with colon cancer at age 48. Brian chronicles his life...

Sherri Maat | 1 min read

Please think before you speak especially when talking to someone who is grieving or suffering. The following are...

Sherri Maat | 1 min read

Do you ever wonder what to talk about when you go to visit an elderly aunt, grandfather or parent? If so, check out...

Sherri Maat | 1 min read

What to Say When You Learn Someone’s Child Has Been Abused