The Lessons My Father Never Taught

Some dates stick with us forever. Whether the horror of seeing JFK shot on November 22nd 1963, the Twin Towers tumbling to the ground on September 11th 2001 or being thrown out of bed on January 17th 1994 to the roar of the Northridge Earthquake, some dates leave a lasting impression on us. I always…

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Learning to Live with Grief and its Aftermath

“Grief is like the ocean; it comes on waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim.” — Vicki Harrison No one wants to think about it, but many parents deal with the tragic death of a child. When speaking with parents…

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