Tag: grief
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MAN’S BEST FRIEND: Grief as Love’s Shadow
Things Come in Threes The proverb “good things come in threes“ traces back 500 years to German folklore, rooted in the expression “aller guten Dinge sind drei”— “all good things are three”. This whimsical notion has evolved into a mantra of resilience, encouraging a third attempt when the first two tries have faltered. A darker… Read more
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A Tribute to my Mom
Reatha Mary Cardon. Her name was as unique as she was, and utterly timeless and old-school. She was exactly the mom I needed—not a heavy-handed disciplinarian, nor a ‘cool’ mom, nor a ‘best friend’. She was my mom, and I her boy, Her sole concern was to show me how to be a good person.… Read more
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Grieving the Loss of an Estranged Parent
My Father My father, a beloved writer in religious circles and a pillar of his community, tragically perished in a fire explosion over a year ago. As a child, he filled my days with wheelbarrow rides and captivating tales of adventure. I loved my daddy. But as I grew, our relationship became strained due to… Read more