Reflection

Reflection

  by Ashley Farrar   On October 18, 2014, we lost our mom and uncle in a car accident. On…
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Losing Relationships: I hate it

Losing Relationships: I Hate It

Last night as I was falling asleep, I had a memory of being in my grandmother’s living room. 'Memory' may actually…
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grief metaphors

Grief Metaphors, Analogies, and Similes

Last month we asked our readers to share their grief metaphors, analogies, and similes. I had made the observation that…
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A Balanced Approach to Coping With Life After Loss

A Balanced Approach to Coping With Life After Loss

When coping with grief, it's logical to prioritize managing the distressing thoughts and emotions that have become a part of…
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Grief is Like...

Grief is like...

Grief is not an illness—physical or psychological—but sometimes it feels like one. Its onset causes an overwhelming barrage of intense emotional,…
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The Link Between Hardship and Creative Expression

Although Litsa and I are different in many ways, one thing we've always had in common is a love of…
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Mother's day grief

A Mother's Chorus: Grieving a Child on Mother's Day

A few days ago, we reached out to our readers and asked for their help writing a post in anticipation…
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misunderstanding in grief

What they meant to say: Looking beyond hurtful comments in grief

I want to be upfront with you. This post is about giving the benefit of the doubt to people who…
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Who's in Charge Here? Coping with loss of control

  • Emotion
  • Eleanor Haley
Grief isn’t an emotional experience, it’s an entire paradigm shift.  When something bad happens that's beyond a person’s control, like…
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