Remembering

June 14, 2018
Missing Your Dad on Father's Day

Missing Your Dad on Father’s Day

Living intentionally with people is paramount to living well. I also believe intentionality is essential to grieving well. Father’s Day hits a tender spot. Every year […]
August 31, 2017
The Compounded Grief of Premature Deaths

The Compounded Grief of Premature Deaths

There are no easy deaths – there are no situations where the grief experience isn’t difficult, complex, and sad. That said, there is a generally accepted […]
May 10, 2017
If Your Mom has Died

If Your Mom has Died, If Your Child has Died … The Shadow Side of Mother’s Day

This post isn’t to take away from the joy of those celebrating or being celebrated this Mother’s Day – go for it, enjoy and make the […]
September 17, 2015
Seeing is Believing: The Empty Caskets of 9/11

Seeing is Believing: The Empty Caskets of 9/11

There’s the age old phrase, “seeing is believing” and for so many of us, it rings true. At O’Connor we’ve seen families testify to this truth […]
May 8, 2015
Mother’s Day Without Mom

Mother’s Day Without Mom

Mother’s Day without Mom, it changes everything. What do you do? How do you “celebrate” the day? It is my mom’s first Mother’s Day without her […]
September 10, 2014
“I Remember” || What to Say About 9/11 & Grief

“I Remember” || What to Say About 9/11 & Grief

For a person in grief, there are almost no two sweeter words than, “I remember …” Those two words begin stories, spark memories, open old joys, […]
September 2, 2014
When Our Heroes Die: Grieving On-Screen Strangers

When Our Heroes Die: Grieving On-Screen Strangers

It has been a terrible year. I have a background in theatre and I tended to compete with the actors I saw on stage or screen, […]
June 4, 2014
A Buddhist Memorial Service: Making Time to Remember Years Later

A Buddhist Memorial Service: Making Time to Remember Years Later

It is Buddhist practice to hold a memorial service for loved ones every set number of years after their death. Recently, my family and I gathered […]
July 3, 2013
Gettysburg: Haunting Me Still

Gettysburg: Haunting Me Still

me, haunting Gettysburg like a pro   Gettysburg: Haunting Me Still While many of you will be celebrating the 4th of July tomorrow, tonight, at my […]