Grief and Memories of Daddy on Father's Day
My first memory of my father is when I fell from the top of a sliding board (“It’s a slide, Grammie” my five-year-old grandson insists)....
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bethhewett
- Jun 9, 2023
- 2 min
Two Fathers; Two Sons
Two men. Two fathers. Each had a precious son in his early twenties. Had. Each son is now dead. Each man has more sorrow than he ever...
bethhewett
- May 29, 2023
- 2 min
For Those Who Made Us Free
Plenty of people are grumping loudly and even protesting violently about the problems we face in the United States. There certainly are...
bethhewett
- May 26, 2023
- 3 min
Take God to the Mat
So, you thought you might try some yoga for your grief? Yoga certainly has benefits for the bereaved. Practicing yoga (and some martial...
bethhewett
- May 12, 2023
- 3 min
On Mothers: Healing Art as a Tool for Grief
Mother's Day is a wonderful time to honor our mothers, those women who brought us into this world or who raised us. It’s a day that can...
bethhewett
- Apr 21, 2023
- 4 min
Unlikeable Me
Beth reviews the novel, The World Without You by Joshua Henckin through the lens of grief.
bethhewett
- Apr 4, 2023
- 4 min
Don’t Hope for Hope. Make Hope!
Some bereaved people describe their grief as a sense of hopelessness, like the world won’t ever be right or fulfilling again. It can feel...
bethhewett
- Feb 13, 2023
- 4 min
Use Sankofa Wisdom
Grief isn’t something to be gotten over. Even though our culture asks us to “get over it,” “move on,” and “find someone (or something)...
bethhewett
- Jan 31, 2023
- 2 min
Kintsugi for the Love of the Broken Hearted
Grief is all about love. When someone we love dies or when we otherwise lose someone or something precious to us, we often feel the...
bethhewett
- Jan 6, 2023
- 3 min
What’s Your Word?
Happy New Year! The new year always brings a sense of anticipation, doesn’t it? Along with the scent of winter and the newness of holiday...
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