cancer death — Stories of Grief

Stories of Grief & Joy

There is something extremely powerful about sharing our stories - especially our stories of grief, loss, and survival. Usually, these are the stories we hold close to our heart. The stories we choose to stay quiet about. The stories we most want to - need to - share, but don’t for fear of judgement, fear of hurt, or sometimes, fear of not being understood.

Let’s stop hiding behind our painful stories. Let’s start sharing our stories to connect. Let’s start sharing our stories to feel less alone on this planet. Let’s start sharing our stories to help each other out. Below are the personal stories of those who have been through it. From the loss of a parent, to death of a child, to a cancer diagnosis, and everything in between.

Have a story of grief or loss you’d like to share? Reach out to us here.

Posts tagged cancer death

Cyndi Smith

Cyndi Smith shares about the life and death of her husband, Matt, to colon cancer, as well as life in the aftermath of loss as a single mother.

Dana FrostNovember 1, 2023young widow, cancer widow, cancer death, widowhood, grief stories, grief and loss, colon cancer, grief supportComment

Georgia Lillie

Georgia Lillie lost her husband, James to a rare form of small cell cancer. Since his passing, she has managed to live with both the joy and the grief, and has also written a children’s book in honor of James.

Dana FrostJune 20, 2023widow, widowhood, young widow, cancer stories, cancer death, grief stories, grief and loss, grief support, small cell cancerComment

Melissa Hammond

Melissa Hammond talks about the loss of her brother, Skyler to Leukemia. After his death, she became the adoptive mother to his child. She opens up about both the grief and gratitude that follows her brother’s death.

Dawn ReynoldsAugust 29, 2022cancer, cancer death, leukemia, AYA cancer, grief stories, grief support, death storiesComment

Sarah Christie

Sarah Christie lost her husband, George to cancer. Here she opens up about her experience first as a caregiver, and then as a widow.

Dana FrostJuly 15, 2022Grief, loss, cancer, widow, cancer widow, young widow, cancer death Comments

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