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My World Is In Chaos - Jennifer Stewart
This article is not a metaphor, it's literal. Somebody I love has been told they have a very short time to live. At times grief is overwhelming me, as it did yesterday when I posted this. I didn't mean to be poetic, it was all I could write, but it was the truth of what I was feeling. I don't... Submitted 76 days 8 hours ago.

Gone Home To Be With the Angels - - Jessie I Snyder
There was a period in my life when I experienced a great number of loses, I’ve written several pieces about that period, yet the one that stands out the most in my mind is the death of my daughter, Deondra. During that same time I was battling a drug problem and I had just recently lost... Submitted 236 days 12 hours ago.

Prayer For a Dying Friend - Steve Radford
Lord… in my minds eye, I can see her lying motionless. Intravenous pain medication has been her only nutrition for more than two weeks. The only growing cells in her body are cancer cells. The cancer cells draw nourishment from healthy cells and with increasing aggressiveness, starve her... Submitted 1 year 59 days ago.

He Was The Son I Never Had - Kenny St.pierre
They were High School sweethearts - Michelle St. Pierre and Ryan Kelly . Two excited young teens who held the key to each others souls. At first I didn't think much of their relationship, being older and wiser to the whims of youth, but within time, I do admit to taking a great amount of liking... Submitted 1 year 108 days ago.

Embracing Life Joyfully Despite It’s Setbacks - - Judi Lake
Kind of quiet on the home front tonight... Gary, my husband, is soundly sleeping in our bedroom while Laura, our child, is intensely concentrating on her latest Sims creation. Restless, I revisit Searchwarp after a long absence and scan through the many articles I’ve written throughout the years... Submitted 1 year 201 days ago.

Sadness and Joy, Cantering and Magic - Dianne Lehmann
Early October in north central Arizona can be a frustrating time of year. Cold nights and hot days are not uncommon. Gone are the warm breezes of summer's early evenings and leaving your doors and windows open to the cool night air. Instead, the mornings are so chilly you longingly eye your... Submitted 1 year 213 days ago.

Could You Forgive A Murderer - - Grace O'Malley
Most of us reading that title will not have had first-hand experience answering that question. We may sit there and wonder if it would be plausible for us to do so. If we are innately good people we may say "It would be hard, but I would try". Or you may tell yourself that forgiveness is up to... Submitted 1 year 253 days ago.

The Dream - Robert Greyeagle
I saw myself on a high plateau looking down on a plain. I was dressed like the ancient Cherokee of the early 1700's. The Pinto I sat on was sturdy and strong. Except for buckskin trousers and a deer skin vest I was bare above the waist. A quiver was strapped to my back and a bow crossed my chest.... Submitted 2 years 22 days ago.

Erica R. Killed Herself - Jack H. Schick
"Erica R. killed herself!" When my wife came into the room and announced it she looked horrible. It stunned me, too. I just stared at her. "Becky texted me about it," she said. She looked like she was going to cry. I didn't know what to say. When she left I couldn't get back to what I was doing.... Submitted 2 years 55 days ago.

When Will It Stop? Will It Ever Stop? - - Brianna Popsickle
I was on the elliptical at the gym, watching people on the street making their way to work. Parents were laughing with their children as they walked them to school. It was a beautiful sunny, spring day and everyone seemed to have a skip in their step. As much as I tried to get lost in the... Submitted 2 years 64 days ago.

Thoughts on a Good Friend now Gone - Dianne Lehmann
She was old. Older than her family (the woman and man who cared for her and the girl she taught and helped to raise now grown) ever expected her to be. Her name was Margarita, but in my heart I called her Mamacita and Grandmother. I only came to know her recently. I wish that I had more years... Submitted 2 years 142 days ago.

What I Would Tell My Mom - Laura Trahan
October marks the fifth anniversary of my mom's death. She died at the age of 57 of a sudden heart attack. Every year, I believe I am not going to be emotional, but as soon as the month turns to October I feel myself being drawn to the pity world. I will admit there is not a day that goes by... Submitted 3 years 231 days ago.

Dan Fogelberg ~ The Passing of a Legend - - Camille Strate
Hearing the news of Dan's passing was pretty shocking, even though I knew he had prostate cancer. For some reason, I fully expected that he'd 'beat it' and continue to grace us with his beauiful voice and moving musical storytelling. So, when I got the call from a friend that Dan had passed... Submitted 4 years 156 days ago.

How I Handled the Loss of my Baby - - Avis Ward
I did not handle the loss of my baby at all. It handled me. I thought my faith was strong and I could handle anything. Actually, I never thought I would not be a Mom. I knew the Lord answered prayers and mine would be answered. Becoming pregnant for many is very easy. I have friends who have... Submitted 4 years 213 days ago.

To Jane: She Knows When It Is Time To Say Goodbye - Fran Larson
A few days ago, a beautiful lady by the name of Jane died. We knew each other from childhood but I hadn’t seen her in years. Still, I keep thinking about Jane, so just thought I would comfort myself with these words. Jane Knows She knows when it is time to say goodbye; And rise... Submitted 77 days 5 hours ago.

Comforting Quotes For People Who Have Lost Their Beloved Pets & Are Sad & Grieving - Fran Larson
Owning and loving a pet is a bittersweet experience because most of us outlive our pets and it is oh, so sad and empty when they die. They are a part of our family and love us unconditionally. They don’t care what we look like or how much we weigh, they just love us. Hopefully, these... Submitted 100 days 16 hours ago.

Comforting Words From Nicholas Sparks For Those Who Have Lost a Loved One Through Death. - Fran Larson
Sadly, we all have to go through the experience of death sometimes in our lives. Sometimes words of comfort help. Nicholas Sparks is so talented and speaks right from the heart. I hope these quotes by Nicholas Sparks help you. “I have come to realize that destiny can hurt a person as... Submitted 114 days 4 hours ago.

Hope To Be Back Soon - Edward Rhymes
To My Wryte Stuff Family, It has been a long while since I have posted anything and i really have missed the interaction and dialogue here at Wryte Stuff. My absence was caused by, to a great extent, the death of my younger brother. He was shot 21 times on the streets of Chicago on September... Submitted 123 days 1 hour ago.

Good Bye My Sweet Brother - Melodi Leonhardt
My brother just passed away and not only was he my brother but my best friend. He just turned 40 and just had a 2nd grandchild. People try to make you feel better by saying things such as. Its Gods will. Hes in a better place etc. Frankly I know these things and it does NOT take the paon... Submitted 208 days 13 hours ago.

A Defining Moment For Me Was When I Suddenly Realized That My Youth Was Lost & Gone Forever - Fran Larson
Where did the time go? Yesterday, I was a girl, and today, I suddenly find myself in the autumn of my years with the cold winds of winter breathing down my neck. ~Peggy Toney Horton Like the skin horse told the rabbit about ageing and becoming real, he said: " It’s a thing that happens to... Submitted 242 days 22 hours ago.

Struggles We Go Through & No One Can Help Us: Maybe We Have To Struggle Alone Like The Butterfly - Fran Larson
Sometimes my heart is heavy because I know someone is going through a terrible struggle. Maybe it is a death, illness a problem with siblings or our children. However, whatever the problem and we want to help others, the bottom line is (besides praying and showing them that we care), that many... Submitted 247 days 23 hours ago.

I Grieve Wrong - Ingrid Weir
It is no secret that I feel too much. I have always been that way. I would absolutely love to make it stop, but no matter how hard I try, I cannot. As a result, I have been told that I essentially grieve wrong. Now, how is it possible to grieve wrong? I really did not know that you could... Submitted 274 days 4 hours ago.

Quotes For A Broken Heart When Life Doesn’t Seem Worth Living & There Is A Hole In Your Heart - Fran Larson
When love is lost, do not bow your head in sadness; instead keep your head up high and gaze into heaven for that is where your broken heart has been sent to heal. ~Author Unknown Maybe part of loving is learning to let go. ~From the television show The Wonder Years It's not love's going hurts... Submitted 277 days 6 hours ago.

Insight On a Personal Loss - - Nicholas Shoemaker
Losing someone is never an easy task to deal with. There are so many emotions that can present themselves in your time of grief. Whether it was a friend, a family member, a signicant other, or even a pet, a loss is a loss and the pain is still the same. The loss isnt always in death, it can be a... Submitted 320 days 10 hours ago.

Goodbye Pop - - Dan Bimrose
I wrote this article a couple years ago after my father passed. I thought I would share it with you today. On June 3rd my father passed away. In the weeks leading up to his passing the whole concept of losing my father seemed too huge to wrap my head around. So many emotions and so many things... Submitted 340 days 22 hours ago.