Embracing Disability: A Remarkable Opportunity for Awakening
"My days are filled with the heartbreak and exhaustion one would expect from the experience of slowly losing a child, but they are also infused with wonder, gratitude and beauty."...»
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Explaining Cremation to Children
"Explaining death to children is hard enough, but what do I say when a child asks me what cremation is?"...»
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Writing the Obituary - What is it? What do I say?
"I miss my son so much I can hardly breathe. How can they expect me to write his obituary when I am not even ready to say good-bye. Can I get some help with what to say?"...»
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Funeral Planning
"I have never planned a funeral. In fact I have never even been to a funeral and now I am faced with the overwhelming task of planning something loving and meaningful for my child. How do I begin? What are my options? Do I have to use a traditional funeral home?"...»
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Preparing for a Crisis
"How do I prepare for a crisis or life-threatening situation?”...»
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Rights of Parents When a Baby Dies
"My infant son is dying. We want to bring him home. What can we do to honor him?" ...»
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Making Memories
"I want to create as many memories as possible during these times - things I can keep forever."...»
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Creating a Loving Space in Your Home or at the Hospital
"It seems like my child may be transitioning. I want to create a loving and supportive space for her and for our family. I know I need to take charge of the situation but it is just so difficult. I need support. I want our child's passing to be peaceful and loving whether it happens at home or at the hospital. This may be the last loving thing I can do for my child."...»
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Helping Your Child When Death Is Near
"I understand that my child may be actively dying. How will I know when death is near so that I can be supportive and loving and not panic."...»
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Offering Support When Your Child is in Pain
"I cannot bear to see my child in pain, and I feel so helpless. What can I do to support her? How can I support her and not fall apart myself?"...»
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