Embracing Your Vulnerability During the Holidays
Grief, the holidays, and vulnerability naturally go together because when someone in our lives dies, the holidays can heighten our feelings of vulnerability.
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TAPS Magazine is dedicated to America's fallen heroes and their surviving families and friends.
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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
The Empty Chair
There’s an empty chair in our house and I am not sure what to do with it. It’s been empty a long time.
Dressed Blues
An Air Force Veteran and surviving sister captures her final goodbye to her brother in poetry.
A Lonely Cross
A story of how one town in Cherryfield, Maine carries their fallen heroes' legacies, says their names, and keeps their memories alive.
You’re Not Crazy — You’re Grieving — Part Five
This is part five 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.
Hindsight Is 20/20
Our vision looking forward at the start of our grief journey can seem blurry and near-sighted. A father takes a look back at his post-traumatic growth.
The Valley of the Shadow…Where Every Day Is Memorial Day
For those of us who have lost a loved one, every day is Memorial Day because not a day goes by when we aren’t remembering the one we lost.
Growing Up TAPS: Understanding How Our Children Grieve
A look at a few grieving styles and what might be common reactions to loss at different developmental ages.
Reaching New Heights with TAPS
TAPS Education Support Services is available to support surviving family members of all ages as they pursue their educational goals.
Finding Our Way With Ford
TAPS families participated in the Ford Proud to Honor: Bronco Off-Roadeo event hosted by Ford Motor Company and Blue Star Families.