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Though our emotions are not always true, they can lead us toward the truth. But first we    have to make a commitment to taking a look at them. Emotions following a traumatic event such as a suicide, can collect in such a way that we neglect them. Granted, sometimes those feelings have to be set…

The one traumatic event, of my father ending his life, did not define my whole life, but it certainly left a large impression.        Different and Yet the Same It is when someone reads my book, one of a my blog posts, attends a book reading,  listens to one of my interviews, or…

Grief, I believe, has a personality all its own. We may or may not enjoy its company, but it doesn’t care. When loss occurs, grief shows up, with or without invitation.          Let Grief Have Its Say Of course, life is full of losses; our childhood innocence, a failed marriage, a job…

When I was eighteen and left home, I did not equate moving from Nebraska to Idaho as a courageous act. But, looking back at my decision, I understand now that it was more than just leaving home. Instead, it was my first of many steps, away from the well worn pattern of pleasing people.      Self…