Tag Archives: loss

Mother’s Day

Posted on March 22, 2020 by rjwhittaker

These annual reminders in my inbox don’t sting the less with the passing of time, which isn’t to say that I think no one should celebrate the day because some of us no longer can. Quite the opposite, in fact. I think they should celebrate the heck out of it, taking the opportunity to show those who love them that they love them back. Continue reading →

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When Winter Comes

Posted on April 7, 2016 by rjwhittaker

This is the prologue and first two chapters of my latest book. After years of estrangement, three siblings return to their family home after their mother’s death. The novel explores the effect of a traumatic childhood event on each child. … Continue reading →