Sharon ArthurMar 7, 20191 minWriting Poetry with Feeling and MemoriesFor me, the process of writing poetry is about writing feelings, and those feelings come from memories. There is nothing worth writing...
Sharon ArthurFeb 28, 20192 minHow We Deal With GriefIn our society we deal with grief differently among different people. While grief is universal and everyone feels it when a loved one...
Sharon ArthurFeb 19, 20193 minVisiting a Loved One's GraveImmediately after my father died, twelve years ago, I visited his grave three days a week for the following eight years. Then I felt I no...
Sharon ArthurFeb 18, 20191 minThe Value of CryingI never cried after my loved ones died. I wanted to, but as my mother’s caregiver I had to be strong for her after my father passed away....
Sharon ArthurFeb 4, 20194 minLetting Go of a Loved One’s Belongings After my parents died, their belongings that were left behind in their home became special to me. It was all that was left of them, and...
Sharon ArthurOct 21, 20182 minThe Curative Powers of NatureOn these beautiful autumn days I am lured outside. As the temperatures cool down, and the trees shed their leaves in preparation for the...
Sharon ArthurOct 8, 20182 minResolving Grief With WritingWhen a parent dies, no matter how old you are, you are always a little child once more, left feeling abandoned and bereaved. When my...