Two family members attended a grief group, each expressing how they grieve, creating some conflict. One said, “I choose to celebrate Mom. Celebrating her on her birthday doesn’t mean I’m grieving. That’s not how I define grief!” The other said...
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When a loved one dies unexpectedly, it’s a shock. You freeze, go numb, or fall to your knees in disbelief. You cry. You cry so hard. There are many ways you might react when the news comes to...
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Read life storyby Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC “Who cares this year? It hurts so much...
Read life storyYou are experiencing agony. Your loved one took their own life. It is something...
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Read life storyby Chaplain Julia Rajtar, MAPS, BCC When we first heard the words, “You are...
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Read life storyHave you ever been in the depths of grief and wanted to do nothing more than curl up on the couch and watch some TV? Emotional support television can be quite...
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