by Paula Stephens | Grief, Grieving, Holiday, Holidays, Inspiration, Personal Growth, Uncategorized
I lost my Dad on Christmas Eve when I was just 16. The next year my Mom, Grandma and I took our holiday grief on vacation and found ourselves on a beach in Hawaii for the holiday season. It was a great way to break with the traditions and memories none of us wanted to...
by Paula Stephens | Grief, Personal Growth, Uncategorized
As you know I accept guest posts from people who would like to share their story of healing and hope. When I read Kathy’s story I immediately felt a bond with her and her son. I too have experienced the healing she tells you about below. It’s beyond...
by Paula Stephens | Gratitude, Grief, Inspiration, Love, Personal Growth, Uncategorized
Yes, I’m a Gold Star Mom I wasn’t sure I wanted to write about this. Not because I don’t feel a deep and humble pride to have this title. But because I feel this title is too sacred to splash it out into the world simply because it became a flash in the...
by Paula Stephens | Grief, Grieving, Inspiration, Love, Personal Growth, Uncategorized
I am so excited to share this post from Tracie to you! In this post Tracie shares how she and I got connected… and it was NOT love at first sight. Enjoy and please leave a comment at the bottom. You can read more of Tracie’s wisdom at her blog, From the...
by Paula Stephens | Behavior Change, Grief, Grieving, Healing Note, Inspiration, Love, Personal Growth, Submission, Uncategorized
It’s been my belief for a while now that telling our story is a powerful way to shift our grief and keep the momentum behind our healing process. This “Healing Note” is from is from a mom in the Crazy Good Grief community that has so much to offer...
by Paula Stephens | Uncategorized
One of the most beautiful things I’ve witnessed in my journey of life after loss is the ability of people to take the pure and powerful energy of love and loss, funnel it into something wonderful AND often create something that other people benefit from. These...
