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Grief

Why Bother to Forgive?

Why Bother to Forgive? The original title of my book was Snapshots. Then, after one of my endorsers read it, she suggested the present title: A Heart’s Journey to Forgiveness. I will be forever grateful for her insights. The book truly is an account of a long, and arduous pilgrimage from unforgiveness to forgiveness.  Pinpointing…
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Faith

Why Bother With Faith?

Why Bother With Faith? As a child, my parents introduced me to the foundational principles of their religious beliefs. I was baptized as an infant, attended church on Sundays, made my First Confession and First Communion and was confirmed into the Catholic Church all by the time I was thirteen. I didn’t question anything about…
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Grief

Why Bother Paying Attention?

Why Bother Paying Attention? The emotional ramifications of parental suicide are far-reaching, long lasting and life changing. Not only is there the immediate effect of shock, disbelief and confusion, but like tremors  that follow an earthquake, the emotional fallout from suicide reverberates for years after.  Betrayal The emotions immediately following on the heels of my…
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Family

Why Bother Accepting Shortcomings?

Why Bother Accepting Shortcomings? If there is one thing all human beings have in common it is that none of us are perfect. There is not one of us who does not fall short of someone else’s expectations, standards or hopes. Consequently, we’ve all experienced at least one or more disappointing relationships. Mine was my…
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