conflicted feelings

Conflicted Feelings in Grief: Reconciling the Present with What Might Have Been

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  • Eleanor Haley
If I had to choose one word to describe life after loss, I might choose "conflicted." It's probably not the…
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Mother's Day Grief

Mother's Day Grieving: A List of WYG Articles to Help You Cope

As Mother's Day approaches, I wanted to offer a new piece of wisdom from our travels. Perhaps something shared with…
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first birthday after death of loved one

The First Birthday After the Death of a Loved One

I've always thought of birthdays as a mark that someone's grown a year older. For me, it's always seemed like…
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why don't i cry when someone dies

Why Don't I Cry When Someone Dies?

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  • Eleanor Haley
If ever there were a time you'd expect to cry, it's after the death of a loved one or other…
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30 Quotes About the Loss of a Friend

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  • Eleanor Haley
Like many, we're suckers for a good quote--especially quotes about grief. We've shared many grief quotes in the past, but never quotes…
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whats your grief book spine

What's Your Grief Wrote a Book!

We wrote a book! We're saying this upfront because we sometimes bury the lead, especially when that lead is about…
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Valentine's Day Grief

Thoughts on Valentine's Day Grief

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  • Eleanor Haley
Look at me thinking I should write about love. When countless poets, artists, and writers, far more eloquent than I,…
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move on after death

Why do People Think we Move On After Death?

I always wanted an imaginary friend as a child, but my mind wouldn't stretch far enough. I envied kids who…
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grieving on social media

Grieving on Social Media: Coping With Common Frustrations

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  • Eleanor Haley
Social media like Instagram, Facebook, Tick Tock, and Twitter have become a significant dimension of many people's lives. We're not…
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