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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...
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Fri
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...
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Fri
May
31

Jamie’s Story

Justin Jarrett
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On Friday, September 21, 1979 at 8:06 a.m. our beautiful daughter, Jamie Lynn, came into this world.  She was a sweet, happy and loving child who grew to be the...
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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
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
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...
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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...
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Thu
Feb
28

Moving Forward Is Not The Same As Moving On

Justin Jarrett
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Since my Dad died suddenly in a car accident in 2014, I have gained a new appreciation for song lyrics and the way they capture the unpredictable emotions of grief....
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Thu
Mar
09

“We rise by lifting others.” – Robert Ingersoll

Justin Jarrett
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Three years ago, I was searching for something.  My kids were nearly grown, and while I was a few years into the worst grief I had ever experienced, sadness still...
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Tue
Feb
14

How My Father’s Death Gave Me Purpose 30 Years Later

Justin Jarrett
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In 1997, Mary Murphy was a 38-year-old single mother, living in Chester County, Pennsylvania. She was also suffering from terminal cancer. In an effort to prepare her 10-year-old son for...
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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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