by Debbie Augenthaler | Sep 4, 2018 | Debbie Augenthaler's Newsletters
“Anyone old enough to love is old enough to grieve.” — Alan Wolfelt Often, children in the vortex of a deep family grief are overlooked. Adults don’t always realize that the death of a loved one can be as emotionally overwhelming for children as it...
by Debbie Augenthaler | Nov 11, 2017 | Coping with Grief
Are you feeling anxious, angry, scared, unsettled, or unsafe? With all that is happening in our world today, it’s not surprising if you can choose at least one of these words to describe how you are feeling—if not all of them. You may not be aware of how on...
by Debbie Augenthaler | Oct 2, 2017 | Coping with Grief, The Book: You Are Not Alone
I know you think you listen to me and yes, yes, before you say anything, I know you’re much better at it than you used to be. And I thank you for that. Listen to me. Listen. I am your compass. I am your guide. I hold your love. I hold his love. I am love. I hold pain....
by Debbie Augenthaler | Mar 7, 2017 | Spiritual Awakening, Ritual and Ceremony
I look down at the dying old man, laying in the hospital bed, sterile white sheets, sterile stainless steel machines just beyond. I see his face clearly. Craggy, distinct features. Big nose, large, thick, dark eyebrows, blue eyes with long lashes. Thick skin with...
by Debbie Augenthaler | Mar 1, 2017 | Coping with Grief
After someone we love dies, we often receive meaningful signs. Countless people have experienced this, and they find solace. Many people talk about being visited by their loved one to let them know they are okay. My grandmother always talked about my grandfather...