By Jessica Shannon, M.Div, BCC Originally published on eCondolence.com, shared with permission The death of a child shakes the entire family. It is unfathomable even after a long illness, such as cancer or a congenital heart disease. When a child dies due to a trauma or accident, the shock may be…
Read MoreArticle courtesy of eCondolence.com Christmas is both a day and a season. It is celebrated culturally by many and religiously by Christians. The bright lights, presents, excitement, parties, family events, decorations, special church services, and memories can be grief triggers regardless of the amount of Christian emphasis a particular family puts…
Read MoreArticle courtesy of eCondolence.com The holiday season officially begins with Thanksgiving, and it is closely followed by Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and the New Year. It is one decorative, family-tradition fueled, gift-giving holiday after another that begins with a day set apart for gratitude and ends with a day focused on hope…
Read MoreArticle courtesy of eCondolence.com When someone loses a loved one, those close to them – family, friends, colleagues – want to support them as best they can. Yet it can be challenging to know what to do – or say – in this situation. This is especially true when the…
Read MoreArticle courtesy of eCondolence.com The idea of losing a loved one is heartbreaking, and losing someone to a terminal illness is no exception. Cancer, Alzheimer’s, heart conditions, brain death due to trauma, and other diagnoses often lead to a moment when there are no more treatment options. At this point,…
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