The Cabin of Reconciliation
Surviving father and son found healing from grief and growth in their relationship during a TAPS Men's Retreat.
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The articles in each edition are written by military survivors, grief professionals, and TAPS staff. We hope you find inspiration, comfort, support, resources, and a sense of belonging within these pages.
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Your stories can bring hope and healing to our TAPS families. If you would like to share a story about your loved one or your grief journey, we would love to hear from you. All submissions will be considered for TAPS Magazine, our stories, and other TAPS publications. We invite you to read our submission policy and submit your story.
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If you would like to share a short statement for print in our Dear TAPS section of the TAPS Magazine on how a TAPS program, event and/or resource has helped you heal, complete our Dear TAPS submission form.
Latest Magazine Articles
Pets and Grief: Can Our Animals Help Us Heal After Loss?
Pets not only provide companionship, but have positive physical and psychological impacts on our healing from grief.
You’re Not Crazy — You’re Grieving — Part Four
This is part four of a six-part article series to serve as a reminder that crazy is normal when grieving. It is adapted from Dr. Wolfelt's new book.
Growing Up TAPS: The Power of Outdoor Play
It is important to balance technology use with activities that are proven to have a positive effect on children’s overall health and well-being.
10K for Dad
A surviving daughter recalls her memorable running adventures with her Dad as she raises awareness for TAPS and honors his memory.
Growing Up TAPS: Raising Bereaved Children
TAPS Youth Programs can support you and your children through grief with age-appropriate activities and plenty of opportunities to grow as a family.
Together We Heal
When we support each other and share in the moments and milestones after loss, we understand that together, we heal.
Grief Recall
A surviving father shares his two different approaches to take when moments in life trigger an emotional grief reminder.
They Tell Me of You
This Memorial Day and every day, we honor the fallen heroes who served and died protecting our freedoms. Read a surviving father's tribute.
A Mother’s Love
Meet two surviving mothers in the TAPS Family. These mothers share the heartbreaking goal of ensuring the world remembers their sons.