By Dr. Joanna Cacciatore I am a mother. I am a bereaved mother. My child died, and this is my reluctant path. It is not a path of my choice, but it is a path I must walk mindfully and with intention. It is a journey through the darkest night of my soul and it will take time to wind through the places that scare me. Every cell in my […]
For Esther and Alice When the delicate fabric of life gets woven with threads of love, loss, and longing, it creates a tapestry that is as heart-rending as it is beautiful. Such is the story of two sisters – one in heaven, the other on earth – connected by an indelible bond that transcends life and death. The eldest, a bright spirit, brought a world of joy to her family. […]
by Ellisa Levant Beaver What the heck is Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP?) How is EVP a benefit to a bereaved parent? EVP is a means of receiving actual audio voice messages from a person in spirit, received through electronics. It is an astounding phenomenon by which we can cooperatively work with those who have crossed before us, to receive messages from our child(ren) or loved ones, in their own words! EVP is a part of the […]
by Elizabeth Robinson The role of mother is a deeply sacred one. The journey of mothering however, is often fraught with challenge and yet dappled with fragrant moments of indescribable joy. To experience the joy of love and belonging is one we mother’s treasure. Yet when the child / teenager we love departs our lives, whatever the circumstances, the suffering is immense and immeasurable and the onslaught of that suffering […]
