Episode 75: Grief and Guilt

As a working mom, I think I felt some type of guilt almost every day. I never felt like I was doing enough. I would feel guilty about not spending enough time with my kids, missing school parties, or not being able to volunteer as much as some other moms. In addition...

Episode 69: Jimmy’s Mom

On the home page of Salt Water’s website, findyourharbor.com, there is a quote from Isak Dinesen which reads, ‘The cure for everything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea.’ It goes on to explain these each in more detail. Sweat represents...

Episode 67: Messages From Heaven

For grieving people, Christmastime is undoubtedly, NOT ‘the most wonderful time of the year’ that is sung about in the classic song. I would say that for grieving parents, this is especially true. Christmas is such a time of joy for children and no matter...

Episode 64: Isla’s Mom

I have long hated the analogy of going through a war when someone is diagnosed with cancer. ‘He’s battling cancer.’ ‘She is a fighter.’ ‘They beat cancer.’ Those phrases all indicate that if you are a strong enough person, the...

Episode 44: Rory’s Mom

One day, almost 3 year old, red-headed Rory was outside playing while on a family vacation to Florida. She suddenly fell to the ground and cried out. Rory’s mom, Mary, ran up to her and found that her entire left side was paralyzed. Mary frantically had her mom...