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What about the boss? 5 Dec 2011 | 06:38 am
Someone posted this morning a question about whether to get their boss something to acknowledge his loss after the stillbirthof his child. Co-workers were telling her it was inappropriate, but she wan...
National Support Organizations 11 Nov 2011 | 05:53 am
Often times families in the midst of early grief do not realize that there are national support organizations that deal with very specific genetic or fetal anamoly issues. If you know of organizations...
Sometimes it's the small things that count 15 Oct 2011 | 06:06 am
In the last couple of days, this blog has seen new posts from fathers who have pointed to either another person's comment or a poem that has helped them feel not so alone. When you express your feelin...
"It just takes time...." 5 Mar 2011 | 07:58 am
I was on the Compassionate Friends Facebook page and noticed that someone had posted a question/comment about "time healing all wounds." The reaction from other parents was pretty strong, and quite un...
The subsequent child 19 Feb 2011 | 05:03 am
I have previously written about the subsequent pregnancy my wife and I experienced after Kathleen died. For me, it was a very stressful 9 months filled with building protective walls in order to preve...
Easier to share information 31 Jan 2011 | 05:13 am
This is nothing revolutionary (except if you're old like me), but note that at the end of postings on the blog, there are icons for email, Facebook, Twitter, etc. If you find a comment or posting you ...
Are You A "Mr. Fix-it?" 26 Jan 2011 | 06:39 am
For a lot of men (me not included) being able to fix things around the house is an important achievement. Not only does it save money, it also provides a sense of control and accomplishment. While I a...
A poem for fathers 14 Jan 2011 | 06:20 am
I was asked by a dad to share this poem he came across. If anyone knows the author, please let me know so I can give them credit. It must be very difficult To be a man in grief, Since "men don't cry...
The gift of forgiveness 9 Jan 2011 | 08:17 am
It is rare that I am home watching TV on a Friday night (we are firm believers in trying to kick off the weekend with a diversion), but last night I found myself watching Dateline for the first time i...
Grief and social media 5 Jan 2011 | 12:28 pm
It seems that social media is affecting nearly everything these days, including how we grieve. We recently started a Facebook page for A Place To Remember and it's a daily challenge to know what kin.....
