Tag Archives: Loss of a child

Henry : Friday Fictioneers

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Debra Kristi

Well, it’s been a crazy week. I’m sure you’ve all had them. When you say you’re going to do certain things and then they just don’t happen. That’s how it’s been. I was lucky enough to attend the fabulous Orange … Continue reading →

Posted in Flash Fiction, Writing | Tagged 100 words, 1916, Debra Kristi, flash fiction, flash fiction challenge, Friday Fictioneers, Loss, Loss of a child, picture prompt, writing, writing prompts, writing sample | 84 Comments

Dealing In The Face of Loss and Sorrow

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Debra Kristi

Friday was a day of tears and solace. Not just for our nation, but across the world. Too many lives were touched by violence, here in Connecticut and overseas in China. There are no words that can heal, but we … Continue reading →

Posted in Dealing with Loss, Life | Tagged Dealing with Grief, December 14th, Friday, Grief, holiday downers, Loss, Loss of a child, Loss of a loved one, painful loss, Shady Hook, Steps in dealing | 21 Comments

From Loss comes the Golden Sky

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Debra Kristi

Pushing up to my tippy toes, I stretch out my arm reaching just a little further. Only an inch more and that’s all it will take to make the big silver, shiny thing mine. I had watched grandma pour drinks from … Continue reading →