What Not to Say to a Grieving Loved One After the Loss of their Child
June 12, 2023
Losing a child is one of the most devastating experiences a person can go through. When someone you love is grieving the loss of their
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A look at Luminous Box for the Grieving
September 23, 2022
A helping hand through the most difficult days of the year. What is included in The Luminous Box for the Grieving? The Luminous Box for
Love and Light | Day by Day
October 14, 2020
It’s the little things The Metallica song that comes on the radio. A whiff of lilac that reminds you of her. Their favorite movie on
Divorce | A Friend’s Story
June 23, 2020
I sat down with a friend after the end of her marriage. I’d learned of my friend’s divorce after it had been finalized. I heard
Grief Support Candles Help Connect Distant Families
May 1, 2020
A lot of families, like mine, don’t live in the same region. Sometimes they’re spread out even further, across state lines – or even countries
6 Benefits of Burning Candles
April 4, 2020
Who doesn’t love candles? They’re a staple of most households, often for a variety of uses. Not only are they practical, but candles are also
Miscarriage | A Friend’s Story
November 4, 2019
I had a conversation with a friend who lost her pregnancy… again. Her most recent miscarriage left such a weight in her heart that I
Writing A Sympathy Greeting Card and Letter
September 23, 2019
I’ve written hundreds of sympathy greeting cards by hand. Messages from loved ones to their grieving friends and family. Here are some vetted tips: Sign
How Businesses Can Help Grieving Clients and Employees
September 6, 2019
Businesses Are People, Too. All businesses are run by people. Solopreneurs, CEOs, HR departments, etc., are all responsible for reacting to a client’s grief situation.
My First Sympathy Gift Sale
August 24, 2019
She broke eye contact as her head slumped down. The joyful customer I was conversing with suddenly had unwilling words stuck in her throat. Our
Happy Birthday, Daniel
July 25, 2019
Today is my brother Daniel’s 40th birthday; err… would have been if he had not killed himself five years ago. Here are my random thoughts
What I did on my brother’s 5 year Deathiversary
July 11, 2019
We are not grief professionals; we are grievers ourselves. When someone you know loses a loved one, it’s never easy to know what to do
Losing a Pet | My Combi
June 19, 2019
My husband and I were browsing rescue cats at the local shelter for our future fur baby in 2006. We came across a young cat
8 Things You Can Do to Connect with Someone Who Lost a Loved One
May 23, 2019
We are not grief professionals; we are grievers ourselves. When someone you know loses a loved one, it’s never easy to know what to do
Grief Support Candles vs Memorial Candles
May 16, 2019
At AFTER, we are always trying to find more ways to speak the language of grief. We strive to find unique and thoughtful ways to
How Can I Help My Friend With Her Grief?
May 9, 2019
We want to bridge the gap between the griever and her supporting friend. All too often we hear that friends disappear after the first couple
11 Reasons We Choose Soy
April 16, 2019
Not All Candles are Created Equal There is a sea of options in the candle world, from mass-produced to all-natural — and everything in between.
Today I am Older than my Older Brother
March 31, 2019
Such an odd feeling… “I am now older than my older brother…..” I keep saying it over and over in my head. Daniel died two