Category Archives: Support

What You Can Say to a Bereaved Parent

Posted on July 2, 2016 by edcol52

I came across this article today, and it is a succinct and honest look at what you can say to someone who has lost a son or daughter. http://www.today.com/parents/child-loss-what-you-should-should-not-say-parents-t30596?cid=sm_fbn There is also one thing you may never say, “I know … Continue reading →

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Dear Newly Bereaved Parent

Posted on February 3, 2016 by edcol52

This is an essay I came across today. It’s honest and true. I would say many of the same things. The thing is, two years ago, all I would have heard, should someone have read this to me, all I … Continue reading →

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Another Double Whammy

Posted on January 8, 2016 by edcol52

Wednesday was Jake’s 2nd yahrtzeit, the anniversary of his passing in the Hebrew calendar. As I have written, the Jewish calendar is lunisolar and the dates drift around with respect to the Gregorian calendar we all use; the two dates rarely align … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2015

Posted on November 26, 2015 by edcol52

I want to reach out to all of those who may have an empty chair at their Thanksgiving table this year. A chair once occupied by a loving son or daughter. For them, this is a difficult time of year, … Continue reading →

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5 Rights of the Bereaved Parent

Posted on March 3, 2015 by edcol52

This article reiterates much of what I and many others have written, clearly and concisely. We paid a terrible price for these ‘rights’, and deserve to have others honor and respect them. I thank our dear friends and families for … Continue reading →

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This is Why

Posted on February 12, 2015 by edcol52

Please take 55 seconds to watch this video produced by the students at Venice Arts that explains why you need to subscribe to their YouTube channel. It will only take a moment, and will benefit the program in so many ways. … Continue reading →

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You Can Make a Difference – Please Help

Posted on February 8, 2015 by edcol52

Readers of this blog will know that I volunteer at an organization called Venice Arts, helping young people express themselves through photography. Currently I mentor in an “Old School” photography class and teach black and white darkroom techniques to middle … Continue reading →

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Another one of those “What Not to Say to Bereaved Parents” posts

Posted on January 11, 2015 by edcol52

Originally posted on Grief: One Woman's Perspective:
I know it’s really hard to know what to say to a bereaved parent. There are some really good books and blog articles out there on what to say or not say, though,…

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One Year On

Posted on December 29, 2014 by edcol52

These are some of the messages I received over the past few days from friends and family remembering Jake and that dreadful day one year ago. •  •  • Exactly one year ago today, I was walking into my house … Continue reading →

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The Unveiling

Posted on December 15, 2014 by edcol52

I was going to write a long descriptive post about Jake’s unveiling on Sunday. I can only say that no parent should have to look on something like this:   We had our closest friends and family surrounding us. Jake’s spirit … Continue reading →

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