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You may have heard of Marie Kondo before. She has written four books on...
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As for the Attitude of gratitude, it’s always there. The attitude of gratitude is what supports and sustains us throughout life. It can be difficult when the pain of the loss is early on and feels like it is overpowering us, to be grateful, yet...
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New years is a new beginning for many. The year gone by is just that. As the clock strikes midnight friends raise their glasses, lovers kiss, and young parents are amazed simply in being able to stay awake to see it all. As we prepare for...
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As we gather to celebrate this joyous season with family and friends, we also gather in sadness after a loved one has died. In a time of joy and merriment, it can be difficult to feel merry and bright. Even more difficult is gathering together...
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The summer sun fades into falling leaves and a cold breeze. Schools are back in full swing and children’s choirs are practicing the songs of the season. First it is all things fall and reminiscent of the harvest season. Before you know it...
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How do I know I’m grieving right? How do I know I’m getting better? When should I seek additional help? These are great questions! There is no “one size fits all” answer to these questions. Well-intentioned friends and family try to give us the...
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The change of seasons is reminiscent of life and death and the grief that comes along with it. When a loved one is in in the process of dying we often see the vibrancy of life drain out of them. As the leaves fall so does the life of the one...
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There are so many ways to grieve and despite the research it is hard to determine what is “normal” and what should be expected. As mentioned earlier, often grief is directly related to dealing with death. In reality grief visits us much more...
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I called a friend whose wife died this summer, and as we were talking he surprised me by saying, “my dad died only a month after Sally, and my mom, three weeks after my dad.” By the time he finished his sentence, I think I had dropped the phone...
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Many counselors and therapist regularly suggest journaling as a form of expressing feelings and grief. For some there is nothing more therapeutic than sitting down with pen and paper or letting their fingers glide across the keyboard as thoughts...
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Many of you probably heard about the news story recently that followed a mother Killer Whale as she carried her dead calf for an unprecedented 17 days. Researchers have been keeping tabs on a group of endangered killer whales in and near British...
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Let’s be honest. Sometimes when you are grieving, you just don’t want to have...
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