Archive for Life After Loss

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Grief, Money Beliefs, and Self-Care Splurges

We're working on a mini-series about grief and money. Money is sometimes a taboo topic, and people certainly don't love…
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Widow Life Questions: When Should I Stop Wearing My Wedding Ring?

The question of if and when to take off a wedding ring as a widow isn't straightforward. You probably know…
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What Does It Mean to Integrate Grief?

Not too terribly long ago I was working with a bereaved dad. I was the second grief therapist he'd seen;…
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Five Tips for Living With a Grief Monster

So, you've recently acquired a brand new grief monster. Not on purpose, of course. No one willingly invites a grief monster into…
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Let's Talk About Sex (and Grief) Part 1

Let's Talk About Sex (and Grief) - Part 1

Sex and grief, grief and sex. They aren’t really words we lump together often. And yet, we get questions about…
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Widow Dating Questions: Am I Ready To Date?

Over the years we have struggled to write about dating as a widow here at WYG, because there are sooo…
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Becoming a parent After the Death of a Parent

Becoming a Parent After the Death of a Parent

After someone you love dies, almost all “blessed events” thereafter become a mix of happy-type emotions and sad-type emotions.  In…
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Dating A Widow or Widower: FAQs

Valentine's Day is this week. (If you're looking for help coping with the day, we have some posts for you right…
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A Balanced Approach to Coping With Life After Loss

A Balanced Approach to Coping With Life After Loss

When coping with grief, it's logical to prioritize managing the distressing thoughts and emotions that have become a part of…
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