Commented: When to send thank-yousMy husband died in March and I still haven't sent thank you cards. I did put an advertisement in the local newspaper thanking everyone (more from pressure from others). I too have picked out a verse a...
Commented: Telling kids about cremationMy father died by his own in hand in our shed, I was twenty one the eldest of six and my brothers were twelve, fourteen and sixteen.
My mother still lives on the farm - the shed is still there but it...
Commented: when someone might be dyingAfter years of this kind of thing you distance yourself - don't apologise on his behalf or 'cover up' and follow the theory that he is a grown man who has to take some responsibilty for himself. Your ...
