It’s a simple question. One, except in the most extreme circumstances, with an obvious answer. It seems almost silly to ask, but the instant self-assessment and instinctive answer it arouses can often bring comfort to any newly bereaved soul. Would…
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Bereavement Seasons, Transitions, and Father’s Day Spring comes, with its warming breezes gently nudging Mother Nature to wake from her dormancy and renew a once bleak landscape. It’s a magic time, where jackets donned in the morning are slung over…
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I am proud to be a new contributor to the TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors). Please visit the TAPS site to see all the wonderful services provided to the surviving family members of our military men and women who…
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Organizing Your Griefcase Time can often be an immeasurable concept in grief. Case in point, our profound loss always seems like it happened yesterday, irrespective of taking place months, years, or even decades before. When my dear son’s precious heart…
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One phrase frequently heard after the passing of a loved one is, rightfully, “I’m sorry for your loss.” This clearly indicates the condolence is intended for the griever who now lives without a loved one by their side. Recognizing this…
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Impact of unresolved grief in the workplace R. Glenn Kelly Public Speaker | Author | Workshop Presenter March 01, 2016 Are you familiar with the term unresolved grief? For the most part it is not a term typically bantered around…
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What I Learned About Grief from a Stranger on a Plane February 3, 2016 by Shawn Doyle February 3, 2016 by Shawn Doyle A random conversation reminded him of some personal truths about grieving the loss of his wife. —…
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GrievingMen.com on The Radio This Thursday from 8am to 9am, R. Glenn Kelly (Ron), author of the grief support books Sometimes I Cry in The Shower, The Griefcase, and Grief Healings 365 will be a guest of the…
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Excerpt from within Chapter Ten of R. Glenn Kelly's The Griefcase "Taking Your Griefcase to Work" No matter what personal devastation may come in life, the world continues to turn. You and I, Griefcase in hand, are part of…
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by Erica Galos Alioto | @ericagalioto | June 5, 2015, 12:30 PM EST Sheryl Sandberg’s highly personal Facebook post earlier this week served as a reminder of how challenging it can be to deal with a grieving co-worker. A few days…
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Sara Paulson, FLORIDA TODAY 9:18 a.m. EST November 27, 201 Soak up every moment you have with those you love. Because life doesn’t always warn you when it’s about to take a detour. That's Ed Barry's message. Two days after…
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By JENA McGREGOR Washington Post | Wednesday, May 13, 2015 This week Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg is transitioning back to work, after her husband died May 1 in a tragic treadmill accident. She will begin by working at the office…
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Rebecca Ferdinand’s death after a short battle with cancer puts the focus on how young widowed fathers often struggle to cope when tragedy strikes By Rob Kemp |9:10AM BST 06 May 2015 As Rio Ferdinand announced his wife Rebecca’s untimely…
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Grief – Supporting Male Emotions After the Loss R. Glenn Kelly November 17, 2015 Sadly, one of the inherent issues in life is that we will all lose someone we love very dearly. For me it was my sixteen-year old…
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Healing the Family Workshop After loss of a child or loved one, families often find support and healing together R. Glenn Kelly | Nov 06, 2015 Cry For Me, No More, Inc. (CFMNM), a leading national non-profit grief support organization,…
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Emotions in male grief must flow like a stream Below is an excert from Sometimes I Cry in The Shower and the chapter "The River of Grief." While excerpted midway through the chapter, it discusses the analogy of how emotions…
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Foundation Gives Grieving Parents Hope Through Aviation Jonquil Newland 6:16 PM, Oct 31, 2015 6:45 PM, Oct 31, 2015 The sky over the Lebanon Airport was dotted with small planes Saturday. In one hanger a 1942 World War II trainer…
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Frievalds: A grieving husband's advice on grief Thursday, September 3, 2015 John Freivalds Freivalds runs an international communications firm in Lexington. By John Freivalds Freivalds runs an international communications firm in Lexington Never did I imagine that my wife Margo’s…
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Pilot takes grief-stricken family members on flights to help them heal By Tabetha Wittenmyer, Correspondent Posted: 10/28/15, 10:41 PM PDT | Updated: 2 days ago Fly-Hope-Dream, which takes family members who have lost a child on healing plane rides in…
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Cry for Me No More Receives 2015 Best of Gainesville Award Gainesville Award Program Honors the Achievement Oct. 7, 2015 / PRZen / GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Cry for Me No More has been selected for the 2015 Best of…
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Widowers group brings comfort and hope grieving men After his wife died in January, Jim Clarke started the Widowers Wellness Group to help men deal with their grief and get on with their lives. The support group meets every Monday…
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Pioneering Webinar series helps supporters of the bereaved during the holidays Do you have a newly bereaved student, coworker, friend or family member? Pioneering Webinar series helps supporters of the bereaved during the holidays! Introducing GRIEF DIARIES 101: WHAT YOU…
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