maria housden

Female

New York, NY

United States

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About Me:

i am the author of HANNAH'S GIFT: Lessons From A Life Fully Lived (Bantam 2002) and UNRAVELED (Harmony 2005). my three-year old daughter, hannah died in August 1994, and my beloved father, Ron Schlack died of cancer in May 2003.

About my Loss:

my grief in the wake of my father's death surprised me. i thought that because i had already lost a child and because my father was sick for a long time and died peacefully, i was prepared. but nothing can prepare us, because each loss is unique. i still have conversations with my daughter and my father, in my heart and in my head, but i miss their physical presence terribly. the grief gets easier to bear over time, though. it becomes a part of us - a reminder of how much we've loved and of how strong we are. <3

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i am an author and lecturer, and i've led grief and writing workshops and retreats. you can read more about me and my work at http://blog.myspace.com/mariahousden. i also have a profile on Facebook.

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  Ted Wiard

  Your books have helped many in their healing process as well as understanding for others. Thank you.

  May 24, 2009

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  Ted Wiard

  I sure hope so. Meeting with Mirabai this morning. I will tell her hello.
  Blessings on this day.

  May 28, 2009

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  Ted Wiard

  Maria, Lit a candle in the chapel today for your movie venture. This will add healings for so many people. Blessings. Ted

  Jul 2, 2009