“Be strong for your parents.” I was 24, and my 21-year-old brother Will had just died. An awful electric current…
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Do You Believe in Ghosts?
I had an uncanny, haunting, tender, sweet moment with my son recently. It reminded me to be open to all…
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When the Holidays Suck
One of my favorite holiday traditions is writing my annual “Sometimes, the Holidays Suck” post for Elephant Journal. This year…
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Why This Viral Obituary Means So Much to Me
When I saw that this obituary went viral last week, I thought to myself, Finally, maybe, we are getting somewhere. …
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This Helped Me Survive Grief
I was 24 when my little brother died. Losing Will was devastating– we were supposed to enjoy another 50 or…
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