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A suicide in the family A suicide in the family
Two gripping memoirs explore the guilt and confusion left behind when a relative kills himself.
By Laura Miller Oct 7, 2008
My father was murdered by my former next-door neighbor -- and I'm supposed to just get over it? My father was murdered by my former next-door neighbor -- and I'm supposed to just get over it?
I'm having a rough time; I'd like some justice and some peace.
By Cary Tennis Oct 2, 2008
Crash Crash
A day in which you've witnessed death takes on an aura of fragile loveliness.
By Garrison Keillor Oct 1, 2008
Unsent letters, unvoiced questions Unsent letters, unvoiced questions
So many things go unasked; so much suffering occurs in silence.
By Cary Tennis Sep 12, 2008
My mom left my dad in a nursing home and lied about his chances of coming home My mom left my dad in a nursing home and lied about his chances of coming home
He thought he'd be returning home to die. But she just strung him along until he was gone.
By Cary Tennis Aug 22, 2008
I escaped death -- and now I want to live! I escaped death -- and now I want to live!
Should I try to return to life as it was before, or should I set out on adventures?
By Cary Tennis Aug 19, 2008
Thomas M. Disch Remembering Thomas M. Disch
In his many dark, satirical, heretical books, the pioneering science fiction author contemplated death with elegant despair.
By Elizabeth Hand Jul 11, 2008
If I die, I want my friends to raise my children If I die, I want my friends to raise my children
My parents are too old and my siblings are too mired in difficulties. But I'm hesitant to bring up the idea with friends.
By Cary Tennis May 16, 2008
Little girl lost, little girl found Little girl lost, little girl found
I never thought I'd be able to enjoy Mother's Day again. Then, life brought me Annabelle.
By Ann Hood May 10, 2008
Where's the girl horse? Where's the girl horse?
Eight Belles was the first sports figure who ever caught my 2-year-old daughter's eye.
King Kaufman May 5, 2008
I should have gone to my aunt's funeral I should have gone to my aunt's funeral
I could have gone, I should have gone, but I thought about the money and my other plans!
By Cary Tennis Apr 25, 2008
Life, death and spring Life, death and spring
April in the Sierra foothills is the cruelest month -- and the most beautiful.
By Gary Kamiya Apr 22, 2008
Die, Daddy, die! Die, Daddy, die!
After a lifetime of competing with his father, writer David Shields has had enough. But the aged patriarch remains "cussedly, maddeningly alive."
By Louis Bayard Mar 4, 2008
Zero visibility on Highway 52 Zero visibility on Highway 52
Why do people complain about winter, which is really quite magnificent?
By Garrison Keillor Feb 20, 2008
Saudi Arabia goes old school Saudi Arabia goes old school
The idea of women driving cars is so 21st century. Why not take a step back and sentence them to death for witchcraft?
Catherine Price Feb 15, 2008
Should we euthanize the Yorkie? Should we euthanize the Yorkie?
My grandmother is ill and cannot care for her aging Yorkshire terrier.
By Cary Tennis Nov 28, 2007
Now my mother's gone, what do I do? Now my mother's gone, what do I do?
Is it time to go back to California?
By Cary Tennis Nov 26, 2007
I cared for my dad in his final months -- but who gets his car? I cared for my dad in his final months -- but who gets his car?
The neighbor who took care of him before he died says he promised her his car. Should she get it, or should my sister?
By Cary Tennis Nov 20, 2007
My friend suddenly died -- and I think I want his job! My friend suddenly died -- and I think I want his job!
Is there a delicate way to tell his boss that I'm not job hunting, but I think I'd make a great replacement?
By Cary Tennis Sep 25, 2007
The new American way of death The new American way of death
Morbid curiosity and ridicule have replaced respect for the deceased at MyDeathSpace, where your life is an open book -- even when you're 6 feet under.
By Jamie Pietras Jul 31, 2007
I can't get home to see my mom before she dies I can't get home to see my mom before she dies
By the time you read this, she'll probably be gone. Why couldn't I be by her side?
By Cary Tennis Jul 25, 2007
My Southern grandmother is dying, and I don't want to go back My Southern grandmother is dying, and I don't want to go back
I finally escaped the deadly web of small-town Southern life. But it keeps pulling on me!
By Cary Tennis Jul 13, 2007
In the midst of joy, I have dark thoughts In the midst of joy, I have dark thoughts
I look at my happy 4-year-old and foresee his troubles.
By Cary Tennis Jul 2, 2007
My girlfriend's stepfather is a real a-hole ... and a dying man My girlfriend's stepfather is a real a-hole ... and a dying man
This guy does not respect me or notice me! What can I do?
By Cary Tennis May 29, 2007
I'm so anxious I can't think straight I'm so anxious I can't think straight
I know what the issues are, but I can't really deal with them.
By Cary Tennis May 4, 2007
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