Dad + I Were Here

A few suggestions leading up to Father’s Day…

Michelle NobleJune 13, 2018Grief, grieivng children, fathers day, grieving family

Building a Nest

We thought we would explain a little bit of why we chose our name and logo.

coping, death, griefMichelle NobleDecember 4, 2017Grief, child grief, a nest, Safe place, refugeComment

The Power of Friends

Sara was in high school when her dad died suddenly. Life after that was like climbing a mountain - some days were an uphill battle, some an easier climb, always better with help from others, and with a view that was sometimes foggy and sometimes clear for miles. Even nearly two decades later, there isn't a day that goes by without thinking about her dad, but that's a good thing.

grief, helpful words, mystoryMichelle NobleSeptember 25, 2017Grief, normalize grief, friends, what to sayComment

Why I do what I do...

Michelle Noble, A Haven's Executive Director, writes about why she has chosen to work with grieving families.

The Weight of an Anniversary

Sara was in high school when her dad died suddenly. Life after that was like climbing a mountain - some days were an uphill battle, some an easier climb, always better with help from others, and with a view that was sometimes foggy and sometimes clear for miles. Even nearly two decades later, there isn't a day that goes by without thinking about her dad, but that's a good thing.

death, mystory, teenage grief, coping, griefMichelle NobleJuly 24, 2017Grief, teens, anniversaries, mystory Comments

What Do We Say?

Sometimes we are at a loss for words, here are a few quick tips on what to say, what not to say, and how to be a good friend to someone who is grieving.

grief, death, helpful wordsMichelle NobleJuly 17, 2017Grief, what to say, how to help someone who is grievingComment