parenting while grieving

Parenting While Grieving

When it comes to parenting, humans are a protective bunch. I feel qualified to say this as I am the…
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Meditations on the Word 'Loss': Can we really ever lose those who die?

Meditations on the Word ‘Loss’: Can We Really Ever Lose Those Who Die?

I've been thinking about the word loss as it pertains to someone's death. More specifically, as Merriam-Webster defines it: "A person or thing…
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no resolution

Your Resolution Absolution

What will the next year bring? Most of you read What's Your Grief because someone you love very deeply has died, so…
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You're Not a Grinch, You're Just Grieving

You're Not a Grinch, You're Just Grieving

I want to take a moment to stand up in defense of holiday villains. You know who I mean: They're…
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The Utility of Laughter in Times of Grief

Among the kinds of coping you expect to see from a griever, the reaction that seems to surprise people the…
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when holiday music is sad

Holiday Music Out of Key: When Songs Become Sad

My Christmas season starts with a quiet tradition; it’s one I picked up from my mother, although it was never…
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Holiday Togetherness Game Plan: 11 Tips for Taking a Time Out

Holiday Togetherness Game Plan: 11 Tips for Taking a Time Out

Alright, let's have a quick pre-holiday huddle to discuss your game plan for tomorrow. Not where you're going to celebrate or…
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holiday and hardship

Holidays and Hardship: Will the Kids Be Alright?

My pretty little girls living in your snow globe-sized world, what wouldn't I give to keep you wrapped in a…
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The 'Yes, and...' approach to gratitude

Every once in a while we bring up the topic of gratitude and I know when we do a good percentage of…
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