by JD | Nov 18, 2012 | Articles, Congenital Heart Defects, Religious Perspectives
The faith I had always leaned on seemed to crumble before my eyes. By Rev. Karen W. Burton Just lean on God … The words were whispered in my ear. My thoughts crystallized in the middle of that agonizing day. I thought, “How can I lean on someone I can’t find?” I...
by JD | Nov 18, 2012 | Articles, Religious Perspectives
Scripture neither condemns nor prohibits abortion. It does, however, call us to act compassionately and justly when facing difficult moral decisions. This open letter to religious leaders was is published here by permission of the Religious Institute on Sexual...
by JD | Nov 17, 2012 | Articles, Artistic Expressions
Using the expressive arts for healing. By Nora Swan-Foster, MA, ATR In everyday life there is light and there is shadow. If there is no light, there is no shadow. If we focus only on the light in our life, then the shadow gets larger, wanting our attention. Grief is...
by JD | Nov 17, 2012 | Articles
This is the time to get photos, and foot and hand prints, all time-sensitive choices. By Nancy W. Did you know that the Chinese characters which make up the word for “crisis” include two symbols, one for danger, and one for opportunity? I know that this is...
by JD | Nov 17, 2012 | Articles
Some parents were reluctant to talk about their experience because of the stigma that surrounds the topic of abortion. So when they most needed support, many parents felt isolated. Jane Brody Parents who have experienced the joy of bringing a healthy child into the...
by JD | Nov 17, 2012 | Articles, Practical Information
Virtually all the advice one can find about relieving breast engorgement revolves around nursing the baby and preserving the milk supply, none of which is appropriate for a grieving mother trying to cope after pregnancy termination. By Grace O. How to manage breast...
