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 know I will embarrass my husband with this post. I wrote this list a couple of years ago but I just want to revive… Read More »25 random things about the love of my life
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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
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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