Remembering Loved Ones During the Holidays: 19 Practical Suggestions

There's no way around it - after someone important dies the holidays are never the same again. Traditions, events, parties,…
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A Practical Plan for Dealing with Grief During the Holidays

The main tenant of our Practical Guide for Grieving During the Holidays is the thought that one of the best ways to make…
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Art Inspired by Grief: Photo Essay Edition

Art Inspired by Grief: Photo Essay Edition

You know, just once I’d like to do something meaningful in life and not have it tie back to my…
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Making Decisions on a Loved One's Behalf

Making Decisions on a Loved One's Behalf

Today we are going to discuss the important task of making decisions on the behalf of a loved one, a position…
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Coping with a Loved One's Death Anniversary: 30 Ideas

My mother's death anniversary was this past week, October 23rd to be exact. As soon as the fall weather hit, I…
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Litsa and Eleanor Build a Day of the Dead Altar

Litsa and Eleanor build a Day of the Dead Altar

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Do you know what 'Day of the Dead' is? In brief, 'Day of the Dead' is a Mexican holiday celebrated…
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Grief Support vs. Comfort: A pro-tip for the compassionate and caring

Litsa and I like to offer advice on supporting grievers.  We've covered a lot of ground, from how to write a…
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Growth from Grief (and a Journaling Exercise)

Growth from Grief (and a Journaling Exercise)

There is a lot of pain in this world. This is a truth that’s impossible to ignore. It’s everywhere—in our…
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The More You Know: Types of Organ and Tissue Donation

Of note, the information in the following article was accurate at the time of writing in 2013. Though we anticipate…
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