Bringing Joy & Healing through a Furry Friend
By: Homicide Survivors Volunteer Michelle Robinson The innocence of childhood often intertwines with playfulness, laughter, and the joy of toys. However, for children who have tragically lost their family members […]
Finding Hope and Healing After My Brother’s Murder
From my perspective, I think what sets homicide survivors apart from others who have also lost loved ones is perhaps replaying their family member’s last moments on this earth: How much did they know? Were they scared? What went through their mind? Were they in pain? It’s those very thoughts that often haunt us at night and those quiet times during the day when there are no distractions.
Navigating Sibling Loss
By: Niki Incorvia The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer. I have known people throughout my life who lost a sibling for one reason or another – […]
Grief Is Not Linear
Grief is not linear. In our support group last month, survivors shared how grief makes them feel.
Grounding through Grief
As you learn to define and understand how grief shows up in your life, you can start to turn to restorative practices such as grounding to help ease the pain and bring you back to the present.
Wear Orange Weekend
As part of National Gun Violence Awareness Day and wear orange weekend, Homicide Survivors hosted a photo session and workshop to honor the lives taken by firearms.
A Letter to My Daughter
May 2, 2022, we should be celebrating your 15th Birthday, but time forever froze you at 13; there’s not a second that goes by that I don’t miss you.
The Mighty Pen
By: Pablo Medina Moreno The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer. The poem was written by Pablo Medina Moreno in memory of his brother Marco Antonio Medina Moreno. I […]
Poema: Juan Martín Cuen Amauiza
Jesus esta contigo y conmigo. Ungiendo nuestras cabeza y un Angel seras para mi y tu hijas. Nunca más volverás con nosotros.
Fundamental Things to Know About Grief
Losing a loved one to homicide can be a painful and daunting experience. In our support group, survivors discussed the ability to name & define what grief means to them.