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Mom, a constant in my life, was with me when I drew my first breath…and I had the honor of being with her when she took her last. I miss you terribly Mom. Melanie Hack Author of Who Killed My Sister, My Friend Read an excerpt now TV Shows and Clips about the Death of […]
Posted at: February 13th, 2012 - 2:20 pm - Number of Comments » 0
Six days before she passed, her eyes were glazy as she weakly looked at me with half-lidded eyes. I spoke to her soothingly, telling her I was her daughter Melanie, and carefully swabbed her mouth…something she was allowing me to do…she had refused others this act. And then she took 12 strong sucks of the […]
Posted at: February 8th, 2012 - 9:15 am - Number of Comments » 0
One, or both, of your parents have passed away…and you are wondering, “What next? How do I live without them in my life?” Keep a physical reminder of your mother or father near you—a talisman, or comfort. Think about what to keep and what to give away of your parent’s beliefs, personality traits, habits, skills, […]
Posted at: February 6th, 2012 - 3:57 pm - Number of Comments » 0
When your mother dies, it can be a life-changing time. And when you grieve, you honor the deep, mysterious bond of child to mother. And if you are a daughter, it can lead to personal change in many areas your life because of the emotions that death triggers, and the complexity of the mother/daughter bond…no […]
Posted at: February 2nd, 2012 - 6:12 am - Number of Comments » 0