Tag Archives: Loss

When a problem can’t be solved

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Heathermargaret

I guess it’s true to say that most of us have had setbacks and difficulties in our life. There is no doubt that some problems are larger and more impactful than others. Mostly, difficulties and tricky situations work themselves through. … Continue reading →

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Hope Farm by Peggy Frew

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Heathermargaret

Recently, I read this gripping and jagged book by Peggy Frew. Originally I loved the name of the book, it sort of intrigued me but when I started to turn the pages it clearly became the characters that engaged me from the … Continue reading →

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Our Souls At Night

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Heathermargaret

I’ve just read a beautiful book, in fact seven of my friends from my book-group also read it. It’s one of those books that linger on in the mind well after the last page has been turned. There is so … Continue reading →

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Oh, the ghosts of sadness

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Heathermargaret

Recently in conversation with others I’m reminded of how large the ghosts of difficult early family events or other sad and frightening occasions can loom. In fact, it’s fair to say they never quite leave us. It’s not surprising that some (not all) mature aged … Continue reading →

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When a child never returns . . .

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Heathermargaret

What happens when a person or family experiences a loss so unfathomable, distressing and profound that they cannot make sense of? I’m talking about when a child goes missing and never returns? How does a family cope when sentenced to disenfranchised grief … Continue reading →

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Acceptance. . . an arduous journey. . .

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Heathermargaret

We’ve all heard loose talk about acceptance. It’s as if we just have to make an intellectual decision to accept a situation and then ‘bingo’ it happens.  Not always.  Of course, it also depends on the nature and seriousness of the matter we are dealing … Continue reading →

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