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Jul
03

There is Healing in Sharing Your Story

Justin Jarrett
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I think it was a week or so after my husband died when someone referred to me as “widowed.” It was my mother. She was talking to someone and she...
Tagged under#featuredfriday #mystoryismystrength death family lives on grief loss widow widowed
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Jun
14

Missing Dad

Justin Jarrett
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I was 7 years old when my dad died suddenly. I felt like I lost my whole world. I felt like I was walking through a fog those first few...
Tagged under#featuredfriday #mystoryismystrength children Dad death family lives on father Fathers Day grief loss tradition
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Thu
May
23

Our Dragon Is Grief

Justin Jarrett
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The hardest day in my life has been watching my son, watch his father (Dennis) , his hero and his whole world, breathe his last breath. It took him six...
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Fri
May
10

It’s Not Okay, But I Will Be Okay

Justin Jarrett
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“Oh, I’m sorry!” is how every person responds after I tell him or her that my mom passed away when I was younger. I am a physical therapist, so this...
Tagged under#featuredfriday #mystoryismystrength family lives on Mother's Day traditions
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Thu
Apr
25

Unknown Strength

Justin Jarrett
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When I was asked to be a part of this project, I laughed because I never thought of myself as a strong person per se.  A strong mother, yes. A...
Tagged underA Path to Hope family lives on Mental Health strength
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Fri
Apr
05

Carrying My Dad In My Heart

Justin Jarrett
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My dad died in 1970. He was 26-years-old, married to his high-school sweetheart, and the father of three little girls, ages four, three, and one. He played football for the...
Tagged under#featuredfriday #mystoryismystrength Brian Piccolo Dad family lives on strength
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Fri
Mar
29

I Smile My Best Smile

Justin Jarrett
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We all have moments in our lives that change us- strengthen or weaken us, whether they be good or bad.  They can be meeting someone, having a new experience, hearing...
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Fri
Mar
22

My Last Firsts

Justin Jarrett
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It’s true when they say the years go fast but the days are long…and I can’t believe tomorrow marks 10 months since Stephan passed.  I don’t know about you, but...
Tagged under#featuredfriday #mystoryismystrength Anniversary Charity children death family lives on father Husband Last firsts Race for Traditions
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Fri
Mar
15

Less Than Three

Justin Jarrett
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Back in the days before emojis came along, we used to type a heart like this “<3”. And I guess when you tilt your head sideways it really does look...
Tagged under#featuredfriday #fourgirlsonamission #mystoryismystrength Charity children death family lives on father GiveGriefWords grief loss Maroon 5 tradition
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Wed
Mar
06

My Story, My Strength

Justin Jarrett
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Writing this is really stepping out of my comfort zone, but, hey, so have the last 4 years since my husband’s death. My Story…….January 19, 2015, my husband of 13...
Tagged under#featuredfriday #mystoryismystrength children death family lives on GiveGriefWords grief loss strength
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Family Lives On Foundation supports the lifelong emotional well-being of children whose mother or father has died. Our Tradition Program provides opportunities for intentional remembering, creating a safe haven for grief, communication and celebration.

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