Bittersweet Holiday Moments

Yesterday was a good day. In the morning, we stayed in our pajamas as long as possible. In the afternoon we…
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8 Suggestions for Coping With Grief

Suggestion #1: Recognize that no set of steps, tasks, stages, or method could ever tell you how to get over,…
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How to Support a Grieving Family Member or Friend: 6 Principles

It's common to feel anxious and intimidated in the "grief support" role. This is one of the reasons why otherwise…
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Talking to Kids About Death and Grief: 10 Comprehensive Tips

If you came here looking for a script for talking to your child about death and grief, I'm sorry, we…
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Meditations on the Empty Chair

by Christina Thurau Every room has an empty space where my 14 year old son Zach belongs. Some days there is denial.…
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I see you in the sky

by Jessica Speer Sometimes I think that you use the sky to say "I love you". Now that you are…
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The Uninvited Guest: Making Room for Grief

"Together we will cry and face fear and grief. I will want to take away your pain, but instead I…
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The Apple Tree

by Cynthia Randall The apple tree he bought and planted for me. Now, years later, is a living reminder of…
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Anxiety in Grief

Think of something that scares you. Perhaps it's the thought of giving a speech in front of a crowd, taking…
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