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Preserving Childhood Innocence by Burying the Unfortunate

March 27, 2019 by Andrew Knott

Several years ago, we had a cat. He was sleek, moved effortlessly, and annoyed us to no end. In fact, […]

Filed Under: death Tagged With: loss, love, pets

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‘What If’ Parenting Questions We Hope Never to Have to Answer

May 1, 2018 by Guest Contributor

A father is shot while walking with his son just blocks from home, and the ‘what if’ questions come flooding through his mind.

Filed Under: death, NYC, relationships Tagged With: anxiety, guns

handgun pointed at you

Vanishing Illusion of Safety in Wake of Yet Another School Shooting

February 28, 2018 by Andrew Knott

Another school shooting. We worry with fear now. Until we don’t. Until the news fades and the pressure of daily life washes it away. We go numb. And we wait.

Filed Under: death, events Tagged With: guns, mass shooting, safety

older woman looking out

Writing Mother’s Eulogy Becomes Lesson In Memory For Senses

April 12, 2017 by Vincent O'Keefe

Small, barely noticeable gestures and habits became defining characteristics for the children writing their mother’s eulogy

Filed Under: death Tagged With: Aging, Alzheimer's, life lessons, loss, memories

An Old Dog and the Tricks She is Teaching Our Family

February 1, 2017 by Whit Honea

They say every dog has its day, and some have more days than others. Meet Valentine, ninja dog, as she enjoys her twilight years and the family happy to let her do it.

Filed Under: death, relationships Tagged With: dogs, loss, love, pets

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Life Lessons for When a Family Pet Dies Young

December 21, 2016 by Vincent O'Keefe

When a family pet dies young, it feels unjust. But pets teach parents and children how to enjoy life and appreciate the present.

Filed Under: death Tagged With: dogs, life lessons, loss, pets

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