We are often asked how to best support a grieving loved one especially during the holidays. Here are a few helpful tips: No pressure. Don't put pressure on them to participate in any gatherings. Life is different now and everything feels painful without their loved one. Follow their lead. If they can't commit or say they may spend the holidays elsewhere, understand … [Read more...]
Watch the Video HERE! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 1st Annual Run/Walk to Remember! What a beautiful day of honoring and remembering our loved ones! "Thank you Brighter Days! Because of you, my kids and I were able to laugh and celebrate our husband and father on his birthday at the Walk to Remember in May. It was his first birthday since passing away and … [Read more...]
It is our pleasure to highlight the special people behind the organizations that care for individuals anticipating or coping with the death of a family member. We hope this brings further awareness to why all of these organizations TOGETHER have such an incredible impact on families. Christy Moe Marek End of Life Doula Meet Christy. It is hard to put into words what she … [Read more...]
Guest article by John Polo. Author, Speaker and Blogger at Better Not Bitter Widower. I was lost. When Michelle passed away. I was lost. I’m guessing right after your loss, you were lost too. At a moment in which you can barely breathe, or function, I ask you this question: What would it have meant to you if you had a family-focused grief center near … [Read more...]
So often I am asked how Brighter Days Grief Center came to be. “What is Your Why?” Like many founders, I have a story…actually, my family has a story. I sometimes share it with a little more emotion than I would like but nevertheless, I tell it because it brought me here. Today, however, I was reminded of all of the other stories that have been shared with me since we … [Read more...]
