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As summer begins, the world often feels lighter and more active. If you’re grieving, though, this season can feel out of sync with your heart. This blog offers gentle support for grief in early summer and ideas for caring for yourself when you...
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Did you know that media triggers grief? Television, targeted ads, and social media are just a few types of media that are almost impossible to avoid. Unless you have moved off the grid and hold very strict boundaries with technology, it is hard...
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Memorial Day can be a complex weekend when you’re grieving—especially if your loved one served in the military or you’re facing other losses. This blog offers gentle ideas for remembering with tenderness while caring for your own...
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In the months after a loss, life around you may start to look “normal” again, while your grief still feels very present. This blog offers support and ideas for what to do when you’re still grieving but others seem to have moved...
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A text message from my sister said, “Mom made Kare 11’s tribute to Mom’s for Mother’s Day,” and then she sent the screenshot out to family. There was a photo of my mom’s and my sister’s beautiful smiles for everyone to see, along with other...
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Mother’s Day can feel especially tender when your mother, child, or a mother figure has died—or when your relationship was complicated. This reflection offers gentle support and simple ideas to honor love while making space for real...
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As spring activities pick up, you may know someone whose grief feels out of step with the season. This blog shares gentle, practical ways to support a grieving person—through presence, listening, and respect for their...
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Even after a helpful conversation about grief, questions often remain. This blog reflects on common questions about grief that many people carry—about timing, feelings, and what “normal” looks like—offering reassurance and gentle...
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Many people carry quiet questions about grief and worry they’re doing it “wrong.” This blog previews our April 14 “Myths and Facts About Grief” webinar and explains how it can bring clarity and kinder understanding to your...
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Not all grief is the same, even if your spouse died. We all grieve in our own way, and what might be helpful to one may not be helpful to another. A widow of 2 years shared her experience of the death of her spouse and her grief. Her spouse was...
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Easter can stir up both hope and heartache, especially when someone you love is no longer there to share the day. This reflection explores how to hold Christian faith and grief together, without forcing yourself to “feel” a certain...
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Many of us have heard phrases about grief that sound simple but feel hurtful in practice. This article gently unpacks common myths about grief and offers kinder truths in their place. It also invites you to our April 14 “Myths and Facts About...
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