Dear Susan,
I wanted to thank you for the packet and the pin. I wear the pin with my name badge at work that has pictures of my boys. I also thought that the hand written note made it much more personal. It makes it easier on me to know that I am not alone. I too am so terribly sorry for the loss of your daughter. She IS beautiful. I really love Erikas smile!! I showed my 3 yr old the pin and explained what it was for. He says its like I am wearing his baby brother with me all the time. I read him Tear Soup from time to time and I am looking for other books that help to explain to him what happened. Again thank you so much. Sincerely- Samantha and Damian.
Dearest Susan,
It’s been almost five years since my son Adam passed away and I’ve wanted to write you and thank you for all you do for parents who have lost a child. Grief Haven has been a huge part of my grief process and has made a significant difference. I know Erika is so proud of all you’ve accomplished in her memory.
Adam was the youngest of three children. He was different from our other children... read more
After my breast cancer diagnosis, I read Michael Josephson's "What Will
Matter" in my local newspaper. Reading his column, I then searched his
website. His inspirational commentaries......read more
I wanted to thank Shirley Gray and the others involved for the excellent and very moving article addressing......read more
Struggling with "why" is common to anyone whose loved one has died. We question why one dies while others survive. Grief is a normal response......read more
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Dear Susan
I just wanted to send you a note to thank you for sharing your story with me [for the December 2007 magazine article]. ...read more
JOY by
Alma C. Turner
Recently I thought of my only birth child, Malena, and all the joy she brought into my life. ...read more
Letter of Love from the Whitmore's Neighbor....read
This article expresses so much about how we view our loss of Trevor. I could have tried to write something myself, but Catherine Reeve wrote so exquisitely. I read it often and can easily insert Trevor's name along with Philips. On Feb. 1st it will be three years yet Trevor is very much present in our daily lives until we hopefully meet again at The Light. Peace-Kim and Gary
Letter from Gilda Martindelcampo, Christmas 2005
Han transcurrido seis años y medio desde que Eric Farid, mi único hijo, decidió dejar este plano de existencia. Ha sido un camino difícil con altas y bajas. Al principio fueron puras bajas y requería de toda mi energía simplemente para despertar cada mañana y vivir un día más y seguir participando en la vida. read more.
Dear Susan,
I enjoyed your monthly article, (Embracing Life's Mysteries) very much. It was very enlightening.
You are so right about how there won't be "answers" to our "why's?" Like you, for a time, I really felt the only way I could heal and make progress in my journey was to ...read more.
Hi Susan,
Thank you so much for your insights in the recent newsletter. I, too, have been struggling to understand the "why". Deep down, I know that I will never figure that out, but ...read more.
Susan,
Six and a half years have passed since Eric Farid my loving only son decided to leave this plane of existence. It has been a very difficult journey of ups and downs. At the beginning it was all downs and it took every ounce of energy to get myself up and participating in life..... read more.
Susan,
I haven't had the words to express how much I appreciated and how truly beautiful your letter was. You write so eloquently and express you heart with such tenderness. I have been so moved by your words and the amazing Grief Haven organization you have started. .... read more.
