Tag Archives: Grieving Is Healthy

60 Days Ago I Lost My Son Zayne…

Posted on April 8, 2016 by stevenshomler

60 Days Ago I Lost My Son Zayne… Today is April 8th. 60 days ago I lost my son Zayne. While I am crying as I write this article, know that today is much easier than March 8th was. That … Continue reading →

Posted in 60 Days Later, Grieving | Tagged A Grief Expressed, Crying Is How We Heal, Grief, Grieving, Grieving Is Healthy, Grieving Sucks, Grieving Wears You Out, Snot Bubbles, Time Does NOT Heal All Wounds, Zayne Shomler | Leave a comment

Today I Saw a Grief Counselor

Posted on March 18, 2016 by stevenshomler

Today I Saw a Grief Counselor Today I went and saw a grief counselor. Got to practice what you preach. Very helpful visit. The counselor talked to me about trauma and grieving. I know about grieving. I did not know … Continue reading →

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The Two Word Dedication – For Zayne

Posted on March 15, 2016 by stevenshomler

The Two Word Dedication – For Zayne Zayne’s passing on February 8th, took the wind out of me and I ended up needing to take a break from writing my third book – Portland Coffee Stories and Donut Tales . Tonight – … Continue reading →

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Let The Crying Happen

Posted on March 11, 2016 by stevenshomler

Let The Crying Happen Going through my emails this morning – Friday March 11th, I came across this email (see photo below). This email was was sent to me the morning after my Son Zayne passed. It triggered quite a … Continue reading →

Posted in Crying | Tagged A Grief Expressed, Crying, Crying Is How We Heal, Grief, Grieving, Grieving Is Healthy, Steven Shomler, Writer Steven Shomler, Zayne Shomler, Zayne Steven Shomler | Leave a comment

I Have Very Tough News To Share – February 9th, 2016 2:33 AM

Posted on March 8, 2016 by stevenshomler

I Have Very Tough News To Share – February 9th, 2016 2:33 AM The last Facebook post I made that brutal night was this one — “I have very tough news to share. Tonight – February 8, 2016 my 17 … Continue reading →

Posted in The First 12 Hours | Tagged A Grief Expressed, Crying Is How We Heal, Grief, Grieving, Grieving Is Healthy, I Have Very Tough News To Share, One Father's Grieving Journey, Steven Shomler, Zayne Shomler | Leave a comment

Some Nights I am Grateful For Whiskey February 9th, 2016 1:45 AM

Posted on March 8, 2016 by stevenshomler

Some Nights I am Grateful For Whiskey February 9th, 2016 1:45 AM Four minutes after updating my Facebook profile photo, I posted a photo of Jim Beam on Facebook and added the words — “Some nights I am grateful for whiskey … Continue reading →

Posted in The First 12 Hours | Tagged A Grief Expressed, Grief, Grieving, Grieving Is Healthy, Grieving Sucks, One Father's Grieving Journey, Whiskey | Leave a comment

About

Posted on March 7, 2016 by stevenshomler

About My name is Steven Shomler and on February 8th ,2016 my 17 year old son Zayne Steven Shomler passed away and I began a brutal grieving journey. This website will chronicle my grieving journey and it will serve as … Continue reading →

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