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Prayers 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...
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“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...
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Home-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...
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How 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...
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Sometimes, 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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Each time she attended the group, the wife kept asking, “When will this end? When will I stop feeling this way?” Our lives are shattered after the death of a special person, and we attempt to pick up the pieces, trying to fit them together again...
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You’re invited to celebrate a significant milestone with us! Join us as we commemorate...
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Anger and grief go hand-in-hand, but sometimes it becomes too much. You’re getting tired of feeling irritable, and we completely understand that. While anger is a normal emotion to feel, there are times when self-control is challenging or...
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Sparks fly overhead. Loud bangs fill the air. Sizzles and swirls pop in the sky. Colors streak. Fireworks. What day does this sound like to you? This Independence Day, we fill you with quotes of freedom to honor past and present veterans...
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Days were filled with laughter at the four legs prancing around. Giggles ensued. Smiling was a given. Joy was present. Memories don’t have to remain as such, days can be good again. Brush away the bad, keep the good. Force the good memories...
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by Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC (adapted from Grieving Styles and Family Dynamics-Communicating with...
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Flowers are more than pretty colors. They can symbolize cultures or virtues in a person. Flowers have meaning, especially on a holiday. The flowers received from a funeral of a loved one may be hard to get rid of. Watching them die can bring...
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