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The Myth of the Grief Timeline

How long does it take to fall in love? How many seconds pass before a parent loves their newborn child?…
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anger

All About Anger: The good, the bad, and the self-loathing

I originally intended today’s post to be about forgiveness. You know how sometimes you learn a new word like kerfuffle…
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Avoidance Coping vs. Grief Relief: Taking a Break from Grief

Avoidance Coping vs. Grief Relief: Taking a Break from Grief

I've alluded to the fact that I've been going through a bit of a... ahem... rough patch, This is one…
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Things I wish I knew about grief

64 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Grief

We think about grief a lot around here... We write about types of grief, grief theory, personal reflections, creative expression…
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Introverts and Grief: Exits are to the front and the rear of the funeral home

Introverts and Grief: Exits Are to the Front and Rear of the Funeral Home

You know those emergency exit announcements they make whenever you’re in a crowded place? Ladies and gentlemen, please note the…
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Types of Grief: Yes, there's more than one

This morning I entered the phrase ‘Types of Grief’ into Google and my search returned a surprising number of results.…
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warning: the side effects of exploring grief

The Side Effects of Exploring Grief

I’m pretty sure when a doctor prescribes medication to a patient, they’re supposed to discuss the potential side effects with…
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Grief Makes You Feel Like You're Going Crazy

I'm afraid I've got some bad news for you; grief makes you feel like you're going crazy. In the beginning,…
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Crying In Public (aka Sometimes Socks are Sad)

Crying in public happens. For example, sometimes you are in a store, and the tears just start coming. A small…
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