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Grief is difficult at any age, but for children, the loss of a loved one can be especially confusing and overwhelming. They often don’t have the words to express their emotions or the experience to fully understand what’s happening. As a parent...
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Acceptance is not about “getting over” the death of someone you love. It’s about learning to live with that loss in a new way. It means acknowledging the reality of their absence while still allowing yourself to experience life and joy...
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Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the love, sacrifice, and warmth that mothers bring into our lives. But for those who have lost their mothers, this day can be filled with deep sorrow and longing. If you’re grieving this Mother’s Day, know that...
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This article is written by Kenneth Doka, MDiv, PhD, who presented our webinar on Adult Orphans a year ago. Ken regularly writes for the Hospice Foundation of America newsletter called “Journeys.” In this article, he offers thoughts and guidance...
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At Bakken-Young Funeral and Cremation Services, we’re here to walk beside you through this journey. Through our free grief support program, we help individuals and families rediscover purpose and joy, one step at a...
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Grief is a deeply personal experience, and navigating through it can often feel isolating. After losing a loved one, the emotional weight can seem too much to bear alone. It is in these challenging times that connecting with others becomes not...
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There are family or community structures wherein children learn to limit their ability to share their emotions and grief after a loss, for example, in a family where a parent or another family member is incarcerated. If an individual related to...
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Loss is common. Even so, some losses carry more weight than others. For this session of our free grief support webinar, the death of a partner or spouse will be the focus. Attention will be given to the layers of loss after such a death with...
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Loss is an overwhelming experience that affects not only the individual who is grieving but also the entire family. In times of tragedy, especially the loss of a spouse, families often struggle to navigate the emotional turbulence that follows...
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The experience of loss is one of life’s most challenging and painful events. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, the end of a meaningful relationship, or any other form of loss, grief can feel overwhelming. It often leads to a range of...
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How can grieving, a natural and normal response to loss, be uncomplicated when a relationship was estranged or the individual who died caused harm? There are some resources available to the bereaved, including...
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Losing a loved one is one of life’s most profound challenges, and amid grief, it can be hard to know how to move forward. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to mourning, many find comfort in finding meaningful ways to honor the lives of...
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