Grief is a deeply personal and often overwhelming experience. Whether stemming from the loss of a loved one, a significant life change, or a traumatic event, navigating the emotional landscape of grief can be challenging. While many people may...
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 storyFlowers 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...
Read life storyIf this title sounds familiar, it should; in a few days, Tuesday, April 23, Bakken-Young is hosting a webinar with Ken Doka, Ph.D., MDiv, Death of a Parent: am I an adult orphan? I myself fall into this category, having experienced the death of...
Read life storyIf you’ve watched Mockingjay Part 2 (the last Hunger Games movie), you will notice how Katniss finds comfort after her loss from a cat. While she isn’t a huge animal lover, she takes the cat into her arms and cries extremely hard. It...
Read life storyWhen 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...
Read life storyYou are experiencing agony. Your loved one took their own life. It is something...
Read life storyAre you feeling weighed down in grief? Is it challenging to come to terms...
Read life storyDuring grief, finding the motivation to do things can be challenging. On the other...
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...
Read life storyHave you ever been put in a grouchy mood because someone hurt or offended...
Read life storyAs September starts, we come to the 22nd anniversary of remembering 9/11. Some of...
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