May is for ALL MothersThis piece is very near and dear to my heart. Yes, it is ‘business-y’ {I mean look at the title of the magazine and who the audience is!} but I know, deep down in my heart, this information and advice to be true. I’ve experienced it personally and seen it time […]
It’s not everyday that you get to see your daughter’s name and picture ‘ in the glossy’…it’s even less likely when that daughter is dead.But {because you know me} it hasn’t stopped me from trying! And, it finally happened! A HUGE thank you to American Cemetery and Cremation and KP Publications for not only allowing me […]
I’ve attended, and even spoke at, many a conference in my day. To say that getting the opportunity to speak at the First Annual Oklahoma Funeral Director Association Professional Women’s Conference is a privilege is a wild understatement!The women in this room, from all over the state, took 3 days out of their very busy […]
A HUGE thank you to Remembering A Life and the National Funeral Directors Association for allowing Sharing Solace to share a bit of our story…and a bit of our story we don’t share often. Hopefully, this won’t be the last you’ll hear from us through the NFDA!There are really two big takeaways from this article: Be […]
Amy, from Pause to Remember, and I have been friends for quite a while…I don’t remember exactly how we came together but we bonded over so many things {other than the obvious}. When she told me she was starting a podcast I instantly raised my hand and said ‘ME, ME, ME!! I volunteer as tribute!!‘It […]
I have to be honest with you…I’m not a big fan of listening to myself talk. I never really have been. Don’t get me wrong – I love to talk. I love having conversations with others – and even recording them – but the likelihood of me replaying them in their entirety is about nil.That’s […]
It was absolutely my pleasure to join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi for a quick chat about grief. Take a listen and let us know what you think with a comment! […]
I don’t believe I’ve ever been interviewed by two people at one time – let alone a mother/daughter duo! …but, let me tell you, the pleasure was ALL mine. Chatting with a mother, who had also experienced infant loss like me, carrying on a thoughtful and profound conversation with her daughter {who you could see, […]
They create tangible gifts and provide meaningful community for those grieving a tragic loss. Grief can be isolating and debilitating, that’s why Crystal Webster founded Sharing Solace. She says it’s a community of grievers for grievers and gives more details on how they offer comfort. […]