Category Archives: grief

Grieving the Death of a Furry Family Member

Posted on February 4, 2023 by bullersbackporch

Pets bring us joy when they enter our life. Pets bring us love throughout their lives. And pets bring us pain, sorrow and grief when they die. Of course they do. A pet is a friend and a family member. … Continue reading →

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One Year Without My Brother, Scott

Posted on June 28, 2022 by bullersbackporch

Today marks one year since my brother, Scott Whitebird, died. Of course, he was gone before his body died. He was gone from us as soon as his head hit the tile floor after falling backwards from the first steps … Continue reading →

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Double Dark Stars of Grief & Anger

Posted on January 16, 2022 by bullersbackporch

I wrote about grief back in November as the winter holidays loomed large because I know holidays can be hard for anyone who has suffered loss. If a particular holiday is associated with that loss, that holiday will always be … Continue reading →

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Walking in the Long Shadow of Grief

Posted on November 22, 2021 by bullersbackporch

“There’s a hole in the middle of the prettiest life…” “For Real,” Bob Franke The long shadow of grief seems to have become a constant companion to me these days, a shadow dogging me that I don’t see in the … Continue reading →

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