We Need Not Walk Alone®
CONTENTS
Autumn 2004
Features
TCF 27th National Conference in
Hollywood By Cathy Seehuetter
Many people those uninitiated in "The Club", often wonder why someone would go
back time and again. They pose questions such as, "Isn't it heart wrenchingly
sad?" and "Why would you want to surround yourself with all those bereaved
people, year after year?" However, nearly everyone who has attended a TCF
national conference knows the answers to those questions:...
Building a New Me By Aaron Pueschel
Where do people like me go for help? Who puts us broken people back
together again? My family and I were deeply hurting over Carl. Like Humpty
Dumpty, I knew I couldn't put myself back together again - at least not without a lot of
help. "Some Major Reassemby Required" should have been stamped on my
forehead.
Making
a Difference: A program in Kehndra's Memory: Stop the Violence!
Losing
a loved one to violence is very different from a natural death loss. In addition to
the fact that the pain, mourning, and healing are different, trying to find meaning in the
randomness of traumatic death can present a powerful challenge.
Grief and Time By Michael Woodford
I guess I've finally
reached the status of "experienced" or "seasoned" griever. I'm
not sure exactly when the transition happened, but it seems to have crept up on me
unawares.
Surviving Tragedy, Rediscovering
Joy By Jeff Zhorne, CGC
Recovery
provides the correct tools. The result is being able to cherish fond memories of
loved ones. Clearing out the "furballs" of unresolved grief unblocks
relationships and helps us risk intimacy again and find freedom to make healthy choices.
Letters from a Place of Healing and Peace
Worldwide Candle Lighting By Wayne Loder
The Worldwide Candle Lighting gives bereaved families everywhere the
opportunity to remember their child . . . that their light may always shine!
For Brothers &
Sisters
Remembering Jonathon By Jason Gabriel
...Although I find
some comfort in knowing that Jon was a hero in his short life, giving inspiration to
everyone who hears his story, there is still that hole--that hole that will never be
filled.
Death By Alexander M. French
My saying is: "Live it up." Live every day as if it were your last, because I
know from experience, it very well could be.
Ask Dr. Paulson
Departments
From the Exec's Desk: ...By
Pat Loder
Friends, Caring and Sharing
TCF's in-house newsletter for chapter leaders and steering committee members is
incorporated here. Many items will be of interest to both membership and friends of the
organization.
TCF Patrons
Poetry
It's
Okay By Rob Anderson
On
a Night in December By Genesse Bourdeau Gentry
Dragonfly
By Mona Follis
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