These are posts about the continuing experience outside the Essays. As the journey has progressed - so has the atmosphere. These writing continue the journey as the essays were completed as of July 20, 2020. Read of that moment as the essays came to a conclusion here - "Lessons from the Essays" or hear the narration of that post - "Lessons of the Essays - Narrated".
My life ended. My grief journey began.
The Essays.
This is not just a website—it’s a turning point. The loss of your spouse has shaken your world, but within these essays lies the potential to change everything. Here, you’ll find more than comfort; you’ll discover a path to transformation, a way to reclaim hope and purpose in the midst of your pain.
These essays are not ordinary reflections—they are raw, powerful, and deeply personal accounts of a journey through grief. They are written to remind you that even in the darkest moments, there is light to be found. Each word is a testament to the strength it takes to face loss and the incredible resilience that can emerge from it.
By being here, you are taking a bold step—a step toward understanding, healing, and growth. This is a space where the unimaginable becomes bearable, where shared experiences create a bridge to hope. These essays are more than stories; they are a lifeline, a reminder that you are not alone and that your journey will continue in a new unexpected way.
May you be blessed as you explore my grief journey!
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Explore the Essays
Chances are you will - if you have not already experienced - some form of grief in your life. Grief can result from many situations - some occur indirectly or in my case from a direct hit into the core of your life. In those indirect cases we may be suffering and not even be realizing what is happening. Other times the loss is so direct that the devastation is unmistakable. More >>
A Word of Warning
The material you are about to read is presented in a context that includes God. Not just one of the flavors of God you might find out there - but the God of the Christian Bible. I want to warn anyone who might be offended by that so if this is the case - you can move on to something that more comfortably fits your sensibilities. More>>
Take the Journey!
Explore either the Topical or Daily Journey menu items to experience the essays in a way that will best help you in your journey. Either way - you will be able to learn more about this grief journey.
Explore the Daily Journeys here.
Discover our Books
Facing Grief Publishing has released two eBook compilations of the essays.
"Facing Grief - Selected Essays" presents 12 essays that were the most listened to on the "Facing Grief - The Podcast"
"Facing Grief - the Hardest Days" presents 12 of the most difficult essays of the journey.
Click on the links above to view the Apple Book
Listen to the Podcast!
A weekly podcast of these essays began
on Soundcloud August 12, 2020
Listen to the over 80 essays that have been narrated as well as our Audio Book drafts.
Visit our Podcast page or go to Soundcloud to find out more.
Entering the state of grief
You do not choose to enter the state of grief - you are enrolled by your experience. Click the image to learn more.
Essay Spotlights
A sampling of just a few of the 166 essays.
Several volumes of the essays can be heard via narration by the author. Click the links below to vist those pages:
Narrated Essays
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