My son Adam would be turning 36 years of age this month (4/26) had he not passed from an overdose at the tender age of 24 in ‘06. Back then, I never could have imagined living without my son all these passing years, and yet here I am. The passage of time allows me to...
Coping with Grief on Mother’s Day Allow yourself to feel your grief Sometimes the anticipation of an actual event is worse than the event itself. By simply recognizing that the upcoming holiday may be difficult you are already engaging in self care. Do...
Dear COPE Families, This will be the first Mother’s Day without my mother. Her loss has brought up all my other losses. Loss triggers loss. My relationship with my mother has brought to the surface my relationship with my daughter. Both began with birth and one...
20 years ago, I lost my older sibling, Sean. He was 25 and I was just shy of my 21st birthday. I missed out on those glory years where all my friends were off celebrating their 20’s in college. I stayed home, trying...
Have you ever paused for a moment and observed your breath? Chances are you haven’t noticed, and that you are probably not taking full advantage of one of the most powerful tools you have. Stress plays a significant role in how we breathe. In fact, the more stressed...
Dear COPE Families, I’ve been talking to the other side for 26 years. This past week, it brought tears to my eyes and pain to my heart to add my mother to that circle of souls. During the time prior to her passing, I spoke to her even...
Hi from Camp Erin NYC! Brrrrrr! I would rather think of summer with lots of sun and campers. That always warms my heart! Starting to hear from families inquiring about summer 2018. Spread the word and help children in need. Each year we depend on the generosity of...
Forever 13 by Jane Shaw “13”…It’s just a number. To some it’s bad luck. But to me it was always a very special number. It was the birth dates of my son, Kevin and my youngest daughter Doreen. After I lost Kevin, I would see 13 appear at the most odd...
Healing Tip March By Clinical Director Michelle Graff There is no right or wrong way to grieve. We used to believe that grief was a linear process that happened in stages and that by the first anniversary of a loved one’s death we would go back to our old lives as...
Dear COPE Families, From the time that my daughter passed away from me, l have searched for her, looking for anything to ease my suffering from the pain of separation. I found us in dreams, COPE, signs, messages, thoughts, and synchronicities. I...
