A mother who lost a child often cries out over insensitive remarks. I have heard it countless of times. Consider this conversation from a mother… Read More »After a loss, life moves on…to a new normal
I started this blog so I could spread the word that the Philippines has The Compassionate Friends , a grief support group for families that… Read More »Suicide and Mental Illness Myths in the Philippines
Dear Luijoe, It’s been 21 years . 21 years today… without seeing your impish smile, without receiving wild flowers with a note “I love you… Read More »A letter to my son in heaven
They say marriage is for better or for worse. Couples try to support and care for each other, through good times and bad. Usually, when… Read More »The Wounded Bird Syndrome
It’s that time of the year that I declutter my home. The library which is located in my home office is often filled with books… Read More »Five parenting lessons my beloved son taught me
I wrote this many years ago but I want to share this story again because Easter Sunday is very special. “If I die, Mama, will… Read More »Easter Sunday reminds me of my beloved son’s thoughts of eternal life
When a child dies, it’s not the natural order of things. For many years, I struggled to find the meaning of my son’s death. Five… Read More »How my son reminded me about the comfort of St. John the Beloved
After years of denial, numbing feelings of pain and all sorts of emotions, I finally came true to myself. I learned to take care of… Read More »Taking Care of myself
A mother reunites with her deceased child in virtual reality. Below is the English translation of the video. A tear trickled down my cheek as… Read More »“I Met You” documentary: A bereaved mother reunites with her deceased daughter in virtual reality
To all my visitors, may you have a Blessed Christmas. May the warmth and love of family and friends that make the holiday season so… Read More »May Peace be your gift at Christmas and your blessing all year through.