May 19, 20216 minFourteen Reasons Why We Cannot Measure Others’ GriefAfter your loved one died, one of the most frustrating aspects of grief may be watching those around you—it could be your spouse, child,...
Oct 2, 20206 minAnother Day Living in Grief Believing I Will Feel this Way ForeverYou reexperience the moment that changed your life forever and the life of your family and everyone who knew this person. Forever.
Jul 14, 20205 minWhen Tom Left, I CriedAs I stood there sobbing, I found myself wondering why I was taking this so hard.
Jul 14, 20202 minStuffing Stuffed Animals Eases GriefOur grief had eased just a bit because Dad had left us with yet another wonderful memory. Thanks, Dad.
Jul 14, 20204 minIn Their Own Words: How Women Changed Since the Death of Their HusbandsHow do you feel that you’ve changed since you spouse died? List 3 of the most significant ways (if any) that indicate how you are different
Jul 14, 20204 minProxy Grief--Feeling the Grief of Those We LoveI can make you a promise: Even though it doesn’t seem like it now, it will get better.
Jul 14, 20204 minKeeping Memories Fresh Despite the Passage of TimeOf course, focusing exclusively on the past and ignoring the present is not healthy. . . memories are all you have. Why not use them?
Jul 14, 20203 minHe Talked about His Son and I Didn’t See a TearThis man wasn’t crying, no tremors in his voice, no hesitancy in saying “died” or “passed on.”
Jul 14, 20201 minWhat Grief Will DoBut your sad heart knows the truth as it says, “Yes, come in. I know why you’re here”
Jul 14, 20203 minGrief Makes a PromiseYes, my promise to you is: As terrible as you feel now, you will not feel this way forever.
Jul 14, 20202 minDoes Grief Ever Really Go Away? Part 2So, the next time you hear someone talk about “grief,” you might want to remind them that. . . some reactions last a lifetime.
Jul 14, 20203 minDoes Grief Ever Really Go Away? Part 1Therefore, while the pain lessens, coping with the many aspects of grief is a lifelong process.
Jul 14, 20206 minDo the Principles Found in The Secret Apply to Grief?My loved one has died and for that I will always carry him or her in my heart. . . despite my pain, someday I will find happiness again.
Jul 14, 20203 minDealing with Triggers during BereavementSomeday you will notice that, even though the triggers are still there, your responses are not as intense.
Jul 14, 20204 minThe Cruel Trick of GriefYou can overcome this cruel trick by doing all you can to compile and retain lasting memories of this wonderful, amazing person whose love w
Jul 14, 20203 minAren't You Over IT?“IT’s been going on too long.” “IT’s not like you.” “IT’s changed you.” “How long is IT going to go on?”