Remembering the Loss of a ChildWhen a friend or family member has experienced the loss of a child it is difficult to know what to do. Finding ways to show them that you are thinking of them and remembering the loss of their child is an important way to maintain your relationship and also let…
Health: Coping With Childhood IllnessThe worst thing any parent can hear is that their child is ill, especially when the illness is likely to be protracted or the prognosis is sketchy at best. At times like this, it’s only natural for any parent to devote all their time and energy toward the ill child,…
Family Relationships: How to Strengthen Bonds with Extended FamilyRelationships—I come from a big family, lots of cousins and in-laws. My family members are by far my biggest support system and best friends. I absolutely love doing things with them and, even growing up, I would often choose doing something with my family over going out with…
Mental Health: Coping With a Spouse Who Has Mental Illnessme • health & fitness • lifestyle • health-wellness
Falling in love can be easy. Staying in love might require effort. But what happens when your spouse becomes mentally ill? How do you keep a healthy relationship with your spouse? During my time as a NAMI Family-to-Family Mental Illness Education teacher, I was always amazed at the…
Breast Cancer Awareness: How Breast Cancer Has Touched My Lifegiving back • my world • giving organizations • tips for giving back
Breast Cancer—The family that lived right across the street from the house I grew up in were close friends of ours. We went to church together. One of the girls was only a year older than me and we played every day. I have two really strong memories of…
