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Still His Girl: A Father’s Day Reflection on Love, Loss, and Letting Go
Father’s Day is here. For many of us, it stirs up more than cards, cookouts, and memories. It’s a day of reflection—a moment to honor the...
Sonya Strider
Jun 153 min read


Finding Strength on Mother's Day: A Message of Hope for the Grieving Heart
Missing you every day.... Mother’s Day can be a bittersweet occasion for those grieving the loss of a mother, a child, a significant...
Sonya Strider
May 113 min read


Embracing a New Year While Carrying the Weight of Grief
As the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, the world seems to collectively breathe in hope and exhale the burdens of the past year....
Sonya Strider
Dec 31, 20242 min read


Honoring Our Loved Ones This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is often a time for gratitude, togetherness, and celebration. But for those of us who have lost someone dear, it can also be...
Sonya Strider
Nov 28, 20243 min read


I Wonder if They Dance in Heaven: A Reflection on Joy, Love, and Connection
He was so excited the day I became a Doctor.
Sonya Strider
Jun 17, 20243 min read


When Mother's Day Is Different
Mother’s Day is a time of celebration, a day when we honor the incredible women who have shaped our lives with their love, strength, and...
Sonya Strider
May 10, 20243 min read


Thinking of YOU on Mother's Day- How Is Freedom?
As Mother's Day approaches, I never know how I will feel. It is hard being a motherless child. No matter the age or the relationship, you...
Sonya Strider
May 10, 20243 min read


You Want to Help Me??
I wrote this the day after my mother died, December 4, 2015. If your loss is really recent or you are struggling this year, remember...
Sonya Strider
Dec 14, 20233 min read


Breathe Sis, Breathe
Breathe Sis... Breathe.... December 3, 2015, 1:49pm. Have I breathed since then?? My whole world stopped that day. I could say I never...
Sonya Strider
Dec 3, 20232 min read


Silent Night!
The time between Thanksgiving and the New Year can be the most festive and the most solemn. It can be the loudest with celebrations,...
Sonya Strider
Nov 30, 20233 min read
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