My first written publication

http://tinybuddha.com/blog/awakening-to-life-and-love-after-a-devastating-loss/

The Tiny Buddha site is filled with inspiring stories from writers around the world. I began reading Tiny Buddha when it began on twitter. The daily posts of inspiration were a place to find the positive outlook on life we all sometimes need. 

I have been writing stories and poetry about the loss of our son Ryan for over 20 years now. Often to ease the heartbreak that can consume my heart.

I believe through writing we begin to heal ourselves, by gathering our emotions from the day and laying them out in front of us. Grief is a steep road to travel with no maps to chaperone our pain and no measure of time. It will change shape, alter us and change the world we see. Grief will never end but it will soften its grip over time...