Grief comes in many forms and many stages. Upon learning we’ve lost a loved one, not everyone instantly breaks down into tears, as is a common perception. Some need to process the news they just heard, resulting in a wide range of emotions and reactions. What often goes unsaid, but is universally true, is that […] More
We often surprise ourselves by the things to which we hold sentimental value. Some things are indeed precious in every sense of the word, while other things might seem inconsequential to others, but matter more to us than anyone else could possibly comprehend. We often don’t want to share these precious things with others, sometimes […] More
People hold on to certain traditions for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, it’s purely for the enjoyment of partaking in the tradition or sharing the tradition brings. Other traditions have a slightly deeper, more somber meaning, however. With this in mind, skipping or missing certain traditions might have unexpected emotional consequences. The son of Redditor […] More
Most people don’t like to think about the very idea of an inheritance. Be it money, property, or material items, coming into possession of them is owing to the passing of a loved one. There are a select few, however, who are determined to become the recipient of a friend or relative’s property. Should these […] More
I was watching the movie Greyhound recently and realized my Father would have loved it. It’s a 2020 film about the United States Navy’s tactics for getting transatlantic convoys carrying supplies, munitions, and personnel to the European theater during WWII in waters patrolled by Nazi submarines. Not everyone’s cup of tea, as Greyhound focuses heavily […] More
If everyone had complete and utter control of their emotions, the world would be a much happier place. Yet, as we all know, no matter how hard some people may try, no one has absolute control over their emotions. There are some people who, despite their best efforts, have little to no control. Often resulting […] More
When people finally become parents, they are often surprised to discover that one of the first challenges they face is what to name their child. Even if some people might have known what their children’s names will be since they were children themselves, they are nonetheless surprised when their spouse or partner might not agree […] More
Choosing a name for their first child is a decision most first-time-parents don’t take lightly. Most of the time, they don’t want just a random name that they pull out of a hat. Instead, they want a name that is meaningful to one or both of them, often choosing the name of someone who means […] More
Those who marry a widowed parent find themselves faced with certain challenges. Specifically, being accepted by their new stepchildren. It can be fairly quickly learned, however, that the key to maintaining a healthy relationship with their new stepchildren is making no effort to replace their stepchildren’s deceased parent. Those who go a step further and […] More
When we lose someone close to us, we try to hold onto their memories in as many ways as we possibly can. For many, the memories of the deceased are more than enough to keep them alive in spirit, even if they are no longer physically on this earth. Others, however, might need a more […] More
