Archive for September, 2009

Surviving The Loss of a Pet

September 16th, 2009  |  Published in Grief/Loss - The Art of Healing, Pets

Surviving a loss comes to all of us in many different shapes and forms. A loss presents itself as something we loved and no longer have. Today I would like to talk about the loss of a pet.

For many of us, our pets are not thought of as just an animal but rather a highly regarded member of our family. Read the rest of this entry »

Aren’t All Fires Angry?

September 2nd, 2009  |  Published in Grief/Loss - The Art of Healing

Once again the fires rage in California. On the news the reporter called it an angry fire. I thought to myself, “what fire isn’t angry?” My eyes dart away from the TV screen, and for  a moment the memories push to nudge out all the hard work I have done to heal. You see, I gratefully survived a house fire several years ago. Mentally, I pat myself on the back for getting the last statement down without loosing it. I have come a long way in my journey. Read the rest of this entry »