Both Give Grief a Voice writers, Lisa and April, interviewed Mollie’s parents. After the interview, the writers decided that Lisa would write Mahnie’s story while April wrote Chris’s. Every family deals with the loss of a child differently, and that’s true of couples as well. There is no “Mother” version or “Father” version of this …
Alaska was so special to Wesley and his family in a way that made it synonymous with Wesley himself. Buzzy’s Founder Amanda Drews and writer April Arevalo, interviewed Wesley’s mother about his relationship with animals, Alaska and how they get to spend their dreams together. Please enjoy reading an excerpt from their story, “Wild & …
Giovanni’s parents called Gio their “superhero” during his months-long battle with cancer. Listen to an excerpt of his story to hear why.
Buzzy’s Founder Amanda Drews and writer Lisa Reit interviewed Evelyn and Mary’s parents outside in the cemetery – right at the foot of the girls’ tombstones. It’s a place the Itami family loves to be, and it’s easy to see why. The cemetery looks out onto a beautiful pasture where cows graze and tall grass …
Candles light the darkness in winter. Their glow can warm your spirit even when it is cold outside. We sing “Silent Night” on Christmas Eve as we raise the lighted candles at the close of worship. There is a lump in our throat and our eyes mist. In our home we have continued the tradition …
Today we continue sharing a glimpse of the stories and art our eleven 2020 Give Grief a Voice families received. Hannah’s family was our first interview of 2020. Lisa and Amanda interviewed Hannah’s mom, Jill, in early January at the family’s home. Jill shared her story of Hannah over coffee at the dining room table …
‘Tis the season to be jolly. But what if that is not what you are feeling? What if someone you know and love is languishing in sadness and grief? What do you say and do? This time of year can be especially difficult for those whose loss is just under the surface on any day. …
Today is Giving Tuesday, as you have no doubt heard. Any day is great for supporting the causes that matter to you, but this one is given a lot of attention and press. It has been a challenging year and as the last month of 2020 begins, there is another opportunity to give. You may …
The days of November have skittered past like leaves blown from the branches and here we are. It is Thanksgiving. Give thanks. Though the year has been difficult to navigate. Give thanks. We are disappointed we cannot carry out traditions or be with people we love. Give thanks. Holidays tend to shine an unrelenting light …
This week we introduce April M. Arevalo, a writer and educational researcher based out of Portland, Oregon and Austin, Texas. She joined Buzzy’s Bees last winter as a writer for Give Grief a Voice, excited to help create another memory for families who have lost a child. “I did not know then that I would …
Grief has been with me for seven long years. It has taken a lot of unpacking and processing to sit where I do today. I recognized early in my grieving that it is about
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