ANDREW WEISS by Sharon Weiss My son Andrew, a vibrant and kind-hearted soul, passed suddenly on November 5, 2021. Andrew, who always had a smile on his face, had a cold for about two weeks and went to the doctor numerous times. November 4, 2021, he was rushed to...
The truth is most grievers begin thinking about the holiday season well before November. Many anticipate the absence of their loved one at the table and grapple with decisions on whether to attend social events or perhaps step back from festivities for the year. I...
A Reminder To Take Care of Your Body When You are Grieving I went for my annual physical today. After working in a hospital for a decade, I am religious about preventative health. My primary care physician discussed the results of my labs from the blood draw...
Camp COPE and Parent/Caregiver Retreat Reflections Joint Co-President’s Message and Healing Tip The typical authors of the Healing Tip, COPE Clinical and Program Director Claire and COPE Community Outreach and Engagement Manager Rashida, and one of the two COPE Board...
In the digital age, technology is likely used throughout the day to accomplish tasks and connect with others. Whether for work, keeping up with current events, listening to podcasts, utilizing social media or taking pictures with mobile phones, technology is integral...
In a few days, it will be 8 years since I lost my older brother. Sometimes it feels like it was yesterday and sometimes it feels like it happened such a long time ago. How is that possible? Our lives are filled with memories but our memories don’t account...
“Light in the Darkness” Rick Jacobs, June 2024 When my son Adam took his own life 15 years ago I found myself in a dark, isolated abyss. It took many months, if not years to learn how to navigate this new reality. How do I survive the loss of a child that...
Words That Can Help Grievers By Janet Zimmerman, LCSW-R In last month’s Healing Tip, COPE’s virtual, daytime support group offered suggestions for what not to say to someone who is grieving the loss of a child. Hopefully some of you found it helpful, at the very...
Remembering a loved one Hello, My name is Amanda Ortiz. My son Tommy Santiago Jr aka TJ passed away on August 20,2023. He passed of pneumonia. He is survived by his parents Amanda Ortiz and Tommy Santiago and sisters Analisse and Elisse Santiago. We miss him dearly....
COPE is thrilled to welcome two new board members, Judy Lipson and Kelsey Kroning. Learn more about them and new board member opportunities below. Judy Lipson Judy is the author of “Celebration of Sisters: It Is Never Too Late To Grieve”, winner of the...
