Day 6- Overwhelming Meetings
Woke up sobbing as usual today. A cry first thing in the morning is the new normal. This time it was the realization that Shayna…
Getting Grief Right – The New York Times
Getting Grief Right – The New York Times The short answer is there is no “right” way to grieve.
Why This Blog
Shayna Elayne Smith is her name. Shayna is Hebrew for Beautiful. Elayne means light. Shayna was named Beautiful Light and that is precisely what she…
What I Wish More People Understood About Losing A Child
What I Wish More People Understood About Losing A Child This is something everyone should know when you talk with a grieving parent.
Day 5- I Hate Waking Up
The small amounts of sleep I get are such sweet relief from this world. I wish I could just sleep until it’s time to join…
Day 4- Ha Satan Whispers
Every morning when I wake up it’s a terrifying realization. “What is happening with her body now?” though I know intellectually she left it long…
Day 4- More Tears
I wake up today to more tears. A good cry every morning before getting out of bed is the new normal. My friends and family…
Day 3- The Funeral Home and the call from the Coroner
Another day. I wake up to a glimmer of hope it’s a nightmare. It was just a glimmer of hope today less than yesterday, then…
