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How Grief Can Impact Relationships
I came across this article by Fred Colby, who works with widowers, “How Grief Can Impact Relationships”. In this article, he talks about his own grief after his wife died and how he tried to isolat...
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Honoring the Life of a Loved One
As society moves away from the traditional funeral services, the questions asked are: How would you like to remember your loved one? What fond memories do you have of your loved one? What spe...
Friday, March 10, 2023
The Forgotten Holiday
Valentine’s Day can be known as the forgotten holiday for grievers. They are probably so relieved that they were able to survive the December holidays, and now, here is the holiday that celebrates ...
Monday, February 13, 2023
Self-Care for Grievers
As with any new year, people always like to make resolutions. Usually by the middle of January, these resolutions are nearly forgotten or, you tell yourself, “there is always tomorrow”.
As griever...
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Thanksgiving, A Day to Give Thanks
Thanksgiving, A Day to Give Thanks
Gratitude can change your attitude. When you come from a place of gratitude, your mood changes and you see things in a more positive prospective.
Even when I wo...
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Three Cents
I read an article about a support group that was helping high school age students deal with the loss of a parent. They met once a month to share pizza, cookies, and share their stories about their ...
Friday, August 26, 2022
Children and Grief (Part Two
Children and Grief (Part Two)
Grief is a journey for children as well as adults. They can not go around it. They need to go through if and experience it. Here are more suggestions for helping chil...
Saturday, June 25, 2022
Previous Posts
Children and Grief (Part One)
I read this article about children and grief and wanted to share it with you. I feel it will provide some valuable insights into how to help children cope with their grief. Since there is so much i...
Valentine's Day, The Holiday of Love
Valentine’s Day, The Holiday of Love
Would you find it easier just to ignore this holiday?
For those of us who have lost loved ones, the answer is probably a resounding “yes.” Yet, if you...
Joy is a Choice
I was reading an article by Deepak Chopra, an Indian-born doctor and author. He suggested that we
can create a “pandemic of joy”. This idea aroused my curiosity so I had to read on. He went on to ...
Holiday Treasures
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.
The holidays are difficult for those who have lost a loved one. When everyone else is enjoying themselves, the bereaved can f...
Celebrate Dad
How will you remember your dad this Father’s Day?
For some, Dad may definitely be a Super Hero. For others, Dad may be a quiet Hero. For those of you whose Dad was not there for you, there may be ...
Remembering Mom
With all the reminders that Mother’s Day is approaching, there are many emotions that come to the surface for those of us who no longer have our moms with us. You are constantly reminded to pick ou...
Time for Hope
Time for Hope
Now that Spring has finally come, aren’t you filled with renewed energy? Just as the plants and trees experience a re-birth, so do our spirits.
The days are longer so we can enjoy t...