Sometimes I think I need to wear a t-shirt that says, Be Kind to me, my mom just died. It seems that as I walk around, unable to focus, my heart broken from sorrow and sadness, life all around me goes on as if nothing is different. That might be...
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The loss of a mother is something that marks you forever. Those special days...
Read life storyGrief is a type of emotional pain. Grief can manifest itself in physical ways...
Read life storyAfter a loved one dies, we seek consolation from the pain of their absence. One of the ways the bereaved find meaning out of the death is through the lens of faith. Many have said “my faith teaches me that one day we will be together again in...
Read life storyFor many, the etiquette of sending thank you cards has been lost. When you’re mourning the loss of a loved one, getting these trivial things done can seem like a burden. Whether you choose to send thank you cards out within the first few weeks or...
Read life storyWhen dealing with the grief associated with the death of a loved one the...
Read life storyI’ve noticed that people who have been through difficult experiences seemingly know the right...
Read life storyby Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC “I need to be tough for my...
Read life storyWhen it comes to planning a funeral, not many people are excited about the...
Read life storyWhen it comes to summarizing the life a loved one in a eulogy, the...
Read life story“I am just not ready to heal, I am stuck in my grief, I...
Read life storyby Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC A woman, living in a smaller rural community...
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