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Is My Son Frozen in Time?

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A Life Story Cut Short My husband and I attend a support group for bereaved parents. All of us had a child who passed away as an adult. One person mentioned that it’s very painful to watch her child’s friends growing in their careers, getting married, and moving on with their lives. Memories of her … Continue reading Is My Son Frozen in Time? →

rhonroth afterlife, grief, memories February 1, 2022April 6, 2022

Can Children Die For The Sins Of Their Parents?

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Our Sages say when misfortune befalls, one should look at ones deeds. I sometimes ask myself ‘What did I do wrong that my son should pass away? What did he do wrong to cause an early death?’ However, I should be asking a different and much more insightful question. But more on that later.  Various … Continue reading Can Children Die For The Sins Of Their Parents? →

rhonroth emotions, guilt December 15, 2021February 14, 2022

Lighting My Son’s Chanukah Menorah

chanukah candle

It’s funny how feelings change with the passing of time. Although sadness over my son’s passing hasn’t gone away, and never will, it certainly has changed and now goes in a different direction.  When Jacob first passed away and for some significant time after, I couldn’t bear to look at any of his personal stuff. … Continue reading Lighting My Son’s Chanukah Menorah →

rhonroth emotions, holidays 8 Comments November 29, 2021February 14, 2022

To Mourn Or Not To Mourn?

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A New Chapter In Grief And Mourning I’m in the middle of the second year of my son’s passing. Until now, I thought about Jacob constantly. From the time I awoke in the morning until the time I went to bed at night, my thoughts were on him. Now, for some reason, I don’t think … Continue reading To Mourn Or Not To Mourn? →

rhonroth emotions, grief, mourning 4 Comments November 7, 2021February 14, 2022

What My Child’s Soul Really Needs in Heaven

clouds and sky

Furniture Is Not Needed In The Next World In my last post, The 4 Hardest Things I Had To Do After My Son Passed Away, I spoke about how very sad I was about clearing out my son’s room after he left this world for the next. There were clothes and furniture that had to … Continue reading What My Child’s Soul Really Needs in Heaven →

rhonroth chassidic teaching, grief, memories 1 Comment June 30, 2021February 14, 2022

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