Thoughtful Thursdays

Thoughtful Thursdays

We live in a death-phobic, grief-illiterate culture. Thoughtful Thursdays is a bi-weekly blog to help grievers and professionals become less fearful of death and more aware of the grieving process.

By Pam Reidy February 12, 2026
Valentine’s Day arrives each year wrapped in hearts and roses but for those who have experienced a significant loss it also carries tenderness, memory, and longing.
By Pam Reidy February 5, 2026
“Here to Honor Every Life with Care. With Heartfelt Support Every Step of the Way”
By Pam Reidy January 29, 2026
Dorothy didn’t return from Oz unchanged. She came back wiser and more aware of what mattered most. Grief changes us too, but it doesn’t take away our capacity to feel at home in the world again.
By Rev. Pamela Reidy January 22, 2026
Coping With the Ebb and Flow of Grief During Mid-Winter
By Pam Reidy January 15, 2026
We’re tipping our hats to the many roles we all play and the stories we carry with us. 
By Pam Reidy January 8, 2026
“By encouraging advance planning for funeral care, I hope to help people reframe what feels overwhelming into a meaningful act of care for those they love.”
By Pam Reidy December 31, 2025
Introducing “Quiet Thursday” Mini Reflections
By Pam Reidy December 21, 2025
The light does not rush. It has learned patience from winter, from the  long practice of waiting.
By Pam Reidy December 4, 2025
This post encourages parents and caregivers to talk to their children about death and give pointers on getting started.
By Pam Reidy November 20, 2025
This blog commemorates Children's Grief Awareness Day and teaches the reader how to support a grieving child.
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