In recent months, I’ve had opportunities to attend funerals, read death notices, and listen to many eulogies. Eulogies were absent from Indian Catholic funerals for most of my life. I can remember them only in the last 20 years. And I’ve seen them drag on, with more people talking and…
Grief is a natural response to loss, and it can manifest in many ways, including sadness, anger, guilt, and even physical symptoms. Grief can be a long and lonely journey. And it can catch you unawares! Yesterday, for example, was my Dad’s birth anniversary. He passed away 5 years ago.…
If I’m honest, I’d tell you that until we lost Pablo, I was very skeptical about those who I had seen grieving the loss of a pet for a long time. I had lost pets before and have grieved, but nothing prepared me for continuing to grieve for him so…