Liberation
It is one thing to be free; it is quite another to be liberated. Liberation implies that freedom was absent for a time, and there was bondage. Though it may seem like a dichotomy, grief has both the power to bind and the power to liberate from bondage.Initially, when a... Read More
Sympathy Flowers
Sending a floral tribute is a very appropriate way of expressing sympathy to a family who has experienced the loss of a loved one. Flowers express a feeling of life and beauty and offer much comfort to the family. A floral tribute can either be sent to a funeral service... Read More
Pet Loss: Significant and Profound Loss or Much Ado about Nothing?
For those who have deeply loved and lost their animal companions, the answer is obvious and yet disturbing. There are still far too many people in our culture who minimize and trivialize the loss of a pet. They tell the grieving friend, colleague or family member, "What's wrong with you?... Read More
Signs After Suicide: The Red Butterfly
Shortly after noon, I went into Arlyn's bedroom to get a few things to take with me. I was preparing to drive about three miles out into the country, to Woodhaven Road.I stood and gazed around her room for a few minutes; it was full of Arlyn, but it seemed... Read More
In the Blink of an Eye
Today's Quote: "My house is burned down, but I can see the sky." Sally Reed, cancer survivorThirty five years ago this weekend, my father died. Killed when the Mack Truck Lear jet he was traveling on crashed into Lake Michigan, he died in the blink of an eye. There was... Read More
Learning to Live Again
Overcoming death and beginning once again to live is the one thing that we never anticipate can happen after we have experienced death. The truth is however, that whether we like it or not life continues on. The decision that we need to make is whether we wish to move... Read More
Pope John Paul II
WHAT I LEARNED FROM POPE JOHN PAUL II ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~I am not a Catholic, but I felt a deep loss when Pope John Paul II took ill and then died. That's what happens to us with public people--we connect with them even if we didn't know them. Remember when JFK was... Read More
Sympathy Messages
The loss of a loved one. It is often difficult to find the right words to express your sympathy to someone during this time of sorrow. A floral tribute and supportive message can offer much support to those grieving such a loss. Here we list some suggestions, perhaps to inspire... Read More
The Truth About Emotional Intelligence
There is so much emphasis on emotional intelligence these days that it appears that people are suppressing their emotions and problems in an effort to "fit in," to keep their jobs, and using "positive self-talk" to muscle through the rough spots in their lives.Recently, I had a friend over who... Read More
Angel of Comfort... The Story
I am an Angel artist and several weeks ago while listening to the late night news, a news story came on that really touched my heart. On the way home in the wedding limo ... a drunk driver caused a horrible wreck, resulting in the loss of a child and... Read More
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Dying? Not Me! Why You Should Plan for Transition
Remember the Eulogy projects we had to write back in... Read More
Liberation
It is one thing to be free; it is quite... Read More
Miracles?
If we were to organize a list of the thorniest... Read More
New Tears [about Grievng--with commentary]
New Tears [about Grieving]If it rains or shinesLittle does it... Read More
How to Cope with Anticipatory Grief
Anticipatory grief is the name given to the mix of... Read More
Understanding Grief and Loss in Times of War and Disaster
There are many different kinds of losses we can experience... Read More
Physiological Consequences of Carrying Emotional Trauma
Although many of us carry some form of emotional trauma... Read More
You Can Help A Grieving Heart
Oh, we can talk about the best cold medications and... Read More
How To Write A Eulogy
Remembering someone special in a personal way can be healing... Read More
Grief
I didn't know a heart could die before it stopped... Read More
The Truth About Emotional Intelligence
There is so much emphasis on emotional intelligence these days... Read More
The Lesson of a Mothers Death
Dedicated to my mother, FlorenceNovember 11, 1920 ? May 25,... Read More
Tenderizing
Recently, the magazine I own and edit got a hate... Read More
The Twists and Turns of Life
When I was born in 1962 I thought life was... Read More
What is an Appropriate Sympathy Gift?
When a friend or loved one is grieving, it is... Read More
How My Four Your Old Son Reacted To The Death Of His Great Nanny Biscuits
My nan was called Margaret and lived until the age... Read More
Whens Sarah Coming Home? Helping Your Child Understand Death
For most children, their first experience with grief comes with... Read More
Grief Masks
October makes me think of Halloween, and Halloween makes me... Read More
The Valley of Sorrow or My Life as a Well Digger
It felt like I had been run over by a... Read More
Angelo Dies
Angelo C, was a good man that never did any... Read More
Dealing With Tragedies (The 9/11 Tragedy)
September 11, 2001, marked yet another significant turning point in... Read More
One Stray Tear
The delight lit my face as the couple turned the... Read More
Learning to Live Again
Overcoming death and beginning once again to live is the... Read More
Lessons We Learned From Terri Schiavo
Let's talk about Terry Schiavo, since her death illustrated for... Read More
Pope John Paul II
WHAT I LEARNED FROM POPE JOHN PAUL II ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~I am... Read More
On Empathy
The Encyclopaedia Britannica (1999 edition) defines empathy as:"The ability to... Read More
Euthanasia: How Will I Know When its Time?
Pippin needed assistance from his owner to get to his... Read More
Grief Support: The Dos
Helpers often ask questions such as: "What should I do?... Read More
In the Blink of an Eye
Today's Quote: "My house is burned down, but I can... Read More
Scared to Death of Dying and Denying Grief
When I invited Martha to the gathering at my house,... Read More
Are We All Losers? Understanding Grief
The well-known pioneer researcher Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross identified five states... Read More
The Creative Side of Healing
One of the areas where I seem to be placing... Read More
When Sorrow Is Too Great to Be Borne Alone, Support Groups Reach Out
Not long after Arlyn died, my husband and I decided... Read More
Angelo Dies
Angelo C, was a good man that never did any... Read More
Watching Death
Like it or not, we think in line with our... Read More
How to Deal with Suicide and Euthenasia
The following is a report that indicates how you might... Read More
Who has the Worst Pain
During the 28 years I have been interacting with bereaved... Read More
How My Four Your Old Son Reacted To The Death Of His Great Nanny Biscuits
My nan was called Margaret and lived until the age... Read More
And You Always Will
I opened the dishtowel drawer for about the sixth time,... Read More
Present Moment Awareness: Lessons From My Dog
I've always waited for the perfect moment to be happy:... Read More
The Grief And Belief Connection
"Grief is healing: To take away our grief is to... Read More
Men and Grief
Men grieve differently from women. Our cultural roles make it... Read More
Miracles?
If we were to organize a list of the thorniest... Read More
Dads, Life, and Death
When he looked at me, it was clear my father... Read More
Suicide in the Church, Part 3
Suicide strikes...AGAIN!This may wind up being the most important article... Read More
Am I a Mother - Tips for Handling Mother?s Day After Miscarriage
Are you spending this Mother's Day wondering if you are,... Read More
When Change Comes (Dealing With Grief and Loss)
Needless to say, the time after loss is volatile and... Read More
Grief & Loss - Healing Your Broken Heart
What is it about Grief & Loss that upsets us... Read More
Adapting to the Loss of a Loved One: Three Tips on how to Cope
Have you ever sat down and played a piano where... Read More
The Lesson of a Mothers Death
Dedicated to my mother, FlorenceNovember 11, 1920 ? May 25,... Read More
Death Poem
During the two years of my husband's terminal illness, death... Read More
The Walking Wounded
When my phone rang the other day, it was a... Read More
What this Rabbi Learned from Not being Re-hired
It's a familiar story, and I have been through it... Read More
Death, Close and Personal
I got an email recently from someone whose mother died.... Read More
Terrorism Worries: 10 Ways to Turn Fear into Hope
September 11th changed America and chances are it changed you.... Read More
Grief Masks
October makes me think of Halloween, and Halloween makes me... Read More
The Twists and Turns of Life
When I was born in 1962 I thought life was... Read More
What is an Appropriate Sympathy Gift?
When a friend or loved one is grieving, it is... Read More
How to Deal With A Death in the Family and Still Run Your Small Business
As a small business owner we have to deal with... Read More
Suicide Survivor
Suicide is a nightmare for survivors of loved ones. Death... Read More
Liberation
It is one thing to be free; it is quite... Read More
Handicapped From Suicide
I am 23 years old. I come from a large... Read More
Grief
If you have ever lost someone dear to you it... Read More
Is Death Really the End or the Window to A New Beginning?
Earlier this month I learned a dear friend had been... Read More
When Sorrow Is Too Great to Be Borne Alone, Support Groups Reach Out
Not long after Arlyn died, my husband and I decided... Read More
How to Cope with Anticipatory Grief
Anticipatory grief is the name given to the mix of... Read More
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