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October 28, 2019Coping with the Loss of a Loved One Everyone copes with loss differently, and you’ve probably heard that there is no right way to grieve. When we lose a loved one, whether it’s a family member or a friend, we’re left with feelings that can be overwhelming and difficult to deal with. We may not… View Article
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October 7, 2019The Top 10 Books On Grief After the loss of a loved one, everyone experiences grief differently. However, grief extends beyond the person who suffered the loss. Those close to the person in mourning also feel the effects of grief, and are often at a loss when it comes to guidance or advice on what… View Article
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September 3, 2019Helping Yourself Through Grief Most of us are familiar with “grief” as something we experience after the death of a loved one. However, grieving can begin long before the final loss occurs, for you as well as your loved one. When a family member or a close friend suffers from a terminal illness, those close… View Article
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June 3, 2019Father’s Day should be a celebration, an occasion to get together as a family, an opportunity to spend time with your dad and celebrate his role within your family. But, if you have lost your father, trying to celebrate Father’s Day while mourning your dad might be more of a challenge. How to Honor a… View Article
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May 6, 2019Losing Someone While You Are Miles Away There will come a time when a family member, friend, or casual acquaintance will pass away. It seems that now more than ever we find out about the passing of a friend or acquaintance through social media, e-mails, and short text messages. Thus, the question arises – how… View Article
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May 2, 2019What to Say to Someone When a Death Occurs Choosing what to say to someone when a death occurs can be uncomfortable and challenging. While we want to express our condolences, we are also anxious of saying the wrong things. After all, when someone experiences the death of a loved one, they might be overwhelmed… View Article
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April 17, 2019Understanding the Stages of Grief Better: Denial After a loved one dies, we are immediately tossed into a swirl of overwhelming emotions we cannot manage or explain. To some, these different emotions and symptoms are known as the stages of grief. However, even though most people experience the stages of grief differently, most of them… View Article
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April 15, 2019How to Help Someone In Denial? When a loved one dies, it is natural to feel lost and in denial of what just happened. For many of us, losing a loved one seems surreal, and accepting their deaths may take time. However, when grief and denial take over, life can start to feel hopeless. If… View Article
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April 8, 201915 Best Condolence Quotes Finding the perfect words to express your condolences and hopefully bring some comfort to those grieving can be difficult. However, sending a sympathy or condolence note letting the family know that they can count on you during this challenging time is a valuable and thoughtful gesture that speaks more than a… View Article
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October 15, 2018Understanding the Many Stages of Grief There’s no doubt everyone experienced grief differently. However, even without noticing, most people go through some stages of grief as they deal with the loss of a loved one. While there is no timeline as to when or how someone enters each of these stages of grief, acknowledging you’re… View Article
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September 11, 2018Best Sympathy Quotes for Passing Writing a sympathy card or sending a note to express your condolences after a passing can be challenging. When there are no words that can possibly express how you feel or bring comfort to those who grieve, finding the right words can be hard. However, showing your sympathy or merely… View Article
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May 2, 2018Celebrating Mothers Day Mother’s Day is all about love and celebrating the mother figures in our lives. But for some, Mother’s Day is also about coping with the loss of a mother. Celebrating Mother’s Day while still mourning her loss is a tricky situation. You want to be happy for those close to you, but… View Article
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