Grief is a deeply personal journey, often filled with a mix of emotions that can feel overwhelming. As you navigate this challenging time, prioritizing self-care becomes crucial for maintaining both physical and emotional health. Here are some...
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Grief is an emotional journey that can feel overwhelming, often surfacing in waves of sadness, anger, and confusion. When faced with such profound loss, it can be challenging to navigate the tumultuous waters of grief. One powerful tool that has...
Read life storyThe holiday season can intensify your sense of loss, affecting your mind, body, and heart. Whether you are newly bereaved or have been walking this path for some time, this webinar will offer you a deeper understanding of how to integrate...
Read life storyThe holiday season can intensify our sense of loss, affecting the mind, body, and heart. Bakken-Young is hosting a free webinar: Mindful Holidays: Navigating Grief with Compassion and...
Read life storyDuring these times, it can be a mega challenge to forgive those who hurt us, our enemies, or ones who lack understanding of what we are going through or see as humans. But, living with grief only becomes a heavier weight in refusing to forgive...
Read life storyArt tributes for your loved ones who passed away are one of the best ways to grieve, discover yourself, and communicate. Allow yourself to feel and express your emotions. It’s a natural part of the healing process, and there’s no right or wrong...
Read life storyField guides are valuable for grasping a current topic or thing you are trying to learn about. You can understand behaviors, etiquette, appearances, and more. Here, we go over the do’s and don’ts of funerals, what to say or not to...
Read life storyPrayers and poetry go hand in hand. For thousands of years, the bible has been a source of both. When experiencing the loss of a loved one, it can be hard to put anything into words, and we might not know how to pray if we are practicing a...
Read life story“I usually don’t tell people this, because I’m embarrassed, but I’m so relieved he is gone,” a wife shared about her husband after his death. “His cancer was aggressive, and I felt so bad for him; I could see him struggle. I tried to make...
Read life storyHome-cooked meals are one of the best ways to find comfort. From your favorite foods to that midwestern hot dish, many meals offer solace and bring joy to your tastebuds, especially after a rough day and in grief. Here, let’s discover...
Read life storyHow we carry our grief depends on perspective, but sometimes we can’t control our emotions. It can be challenging to “look to the bright side” or to be told the opposite, like, “It’s okay to cry, you can let it...
Read life storySometimes, the weight of the world makes grief worse. You might be in a good mood one day and a tiny thing comes crashing down around you, and your grief causes further pain. Have you thought about disconnecting? Here are ways to disconnect from...
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