Grief | To Love, Honor and Vacuum

On Chrissy Teigen, Ravi Zacharias, and Staying Sane

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Oct 6, 2020 | Grief

Last week Instagram went crazy because model Chrissy Teigen posted a heartbreaking picture after her miscarriage. While there was an outpouring of support, there was also a ton of criticism. She has no right to be sad because of her political views. She...

11 Things to Put in a Care Package After Miscarriage or Stillbirth–or Other Loss

by Joanna Sawatsky | Sep 4, 2020 | Grief

When someone you love is grieving, how can you reach out and do something tangible to help? Today is the 24th anniversary of my son Christopher’s death (you can read more about that here). I know many of you have walked through grief, too: miscarriages,...

How Being a Breast Cancer Gene Carrier Affected One Woman’s Marriage–and Family

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Jul 22, 2020 | Grief

Some women carry a gene that makes it very likely they will develop breast cancer or ovarian cancer. What do you do when you get that diagnosis? Evelyn and I attended Queen’s University in Kingston together. We met in September of first year at the IVCF...

How A Breast Cancer Fight Affects Intimacy

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Jul 21, 2020 | Grief

I get so many questions from women who are fighting breast cancer, or who have come through the other side, wondering what happens now? Have we lost intimacy? Will our marriage survive? I’ve watched many friends, my sister-in-law, and even my mother walk through...

Can We Pause and Just Lament Together?

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Jun 3, 2020 | Grief

What is happening in the United States right now, and around the world, is a wake up call and a time to lament. Yesterday I was on FaceTime with my oldest daughter Rebecca as she got her baby Alex out of his crib from a nap. He snuggled into her, and she was laughing...

Why I’m Rejoicing and Lamenting at the Same Time–Wanna Join Me?

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | May 18, 2020 | Grief, Sheila Snippets

The Bible tells us to rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Well, I’m doing both, so I guess you all better get busy! 🙂 This isn’t going to be a long post today, but instead more of an update. It’s Victoria Day here in...

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About Sheila

Sheila Wray Gregoire has been married for 25 years and happily married for 20! She loves traveling around North America with her hubby in their RV, giving her signature "Girl Talk" about sex and marriage. And she's written 8 books. About sex and marriage. See a theme here? Plus she knits. Even in line at the grocery store.