Good vs. Bad Pain
Pain can be a valuable teacher. But as much as we may learn from it, we may also feel compelled to avoid it.
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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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Latest Magazine Articles
Loving Again After the Loss of an Intimate Partner
Finding love again after the death of an intimate partner can be a joyous experience for those who are ready.
20 Years of TEAM TAPS
This twenty-year journey is a story filled with passion, determination, reverence, love and a happenstance or two thrown in along the way.
Where the Music Began: The Inspiring Stories Behind Love Lives On
"Love Lives On" album is a reminder of the guardians of our freedom and a reminder that the family also serves. Ten stories, ten families. Voices united.
Hope Is the Companion that Helps Us Believe in Tomorrow
Surviving sibling shares her story and mission to increase awareness of the difficulties military families face in order to help them endure, recover and heal.
Like a Leaf on the Water
A surviving father shares his grief journey in a poem and encourages us that there can be happiness again.
Climbing the Mountain of Grief Side by Side
TAPS Expeditions are outdoor therapeutic adventures that require participants to step out of their comfort zones, and foster growth in mind, body and spirit.
Ready to Mentor – Ready to Heal
Peer support is so important not only for other survivors to know they’re not alone in this journey but also for ourselves. It gives us purpose again in our life.
In Times of Uncertainty TAPS Online Community is Steadfast
A surviving mom is grateful for the TAPS Online Community, where there is always someone who is willing to talk about anything.
Connection from the Comfort of Home
The warm embrace of your TAPS family is as close as your living room, your kitchen table or your front porch.
Art Allows Expression When There are No Words
A military survivor's passion for art was reawakened after losing his son. Now, acrylic pouring is one way he honors his son and finds joy and healing.
A Legacy of Service - A Mission of Honor
President of American Gold Star Mothers shares how we move forward as a survivor while honoring the service and sacrifice of our military heroes.