How Can I Transform Tragedy?
There is only one place where tragedy occurs, and that is in the mind. Tragedy may appear to you on the physical level, however, it is the enormous power of your mind that creates the pain and separation you feel, from Love, from God, from Life itself when you listen... Read More
Handicapped From Suicide
I am 23 years old. I come from a large family. I have 2 brothers (6 and 7), and 3 sisters (2months, 17, and 21). We are a very close famly, but I am especially close with my 17 year old sister. Like twins, with a very special bond. For... Read More
Dying at Home ? A Precious Gift
Few of us care to think about the inevitability of our own demise. We except that we are not immortal, however for the most part, we are successful in putting thoughts of our own death from our mind. When those close to us die, we painfully become aware of the... Read More
Silent Tears - from a Norwegian Hospital
Silent tears hit hospital-white sheets. The young Pakistani mother holds the mask that brings moisture, oxygen and medicine to her babygirls lungs as she struggles against the slime that threatens to suffocate her.On the walls of the childrens wing in the Akershus Universityhospital near Oslo, bright art shines. Highly skilled... Read More
Coping with Grief - Its Called Living Through It
"Dad, I tried to wake Nana, I think she's dead." "Grandpa died yesterday." "Oh my God, Daddy's dead." "Uncle Jack died today." "Grandma died last night." "I'm standing with the body of your deceased father-in-law." "Hon, I think we should get a divorce." "I'm sorry,... Read More
How to Deal with Suffering
Reflect upon the following questions, and answer those you feel might be most important for those who are most concerned about this topic.QUESTIONNAIRE ON HOW TO COPE WITH SUFFERING1- If there is a loving God, why do so many Christians and good people have to suffer so much whereas others... Read More
Are We All Losers? Understanding Grief
The well-known pioneer researcher Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross identified five states through which the dying patient goes. It is also true that the recently bereaved and the about to be bereaved evidence the same stages. Kubler Ross has labeled the 5 stages denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. People do not... Read More
Dying On the Inside: A Childs Grief
The impatient tooting of a car horn startled us into awareness. No one had thought beyond making it through the grievous night. Now the sun was up, and it took a moment to realize that this was just like any other school day - for everyone else. Distasteful tasks always... Read More
After Suicide: Returning to Life, Thanks to an Owl
Have you ever lost the ability to laugh? I did.When Arlyn died, I knew I would never laugh again. After all, my child had taken her own life; she had died by suicide.How could I really laugh, when I felt so empty? How could I let lose and laugh out... Read More
Trial by Fire - 9 Tips for Grieving Couples
You will often hear that grief and loss bring couples together, but it can actually do just the opposite. It is possible to emerge on the other side of grief with a closer marriage, but it does take work.Here are some tips adapted from the book "Hope is Like the... Read More
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Pet Loss: Significant and Profound Loss or Much Ado about Nothing?
For those who have deeply loved and lost their animal... Read More
Dying? Not Me! Why You Should Plan for Transition
Remember the Eulogy projects we had to write back in... Read More
The Grief And Belief Connection
"Grief is healing: To take away our grief is to... Read More
Silent Tears - from a Norwegian Hospital
Silent tears hit hospital-white sheets. The young Pakistani mother holds... Read More
Understanding Grief and Loss in Times of War and Disaster
There are many different kinds of losses we can experience... Read More
How To Heal Your Heart
We all experience severe heart break at some time in... Read More
How Can I Transform Tragedy?
There is only one place where tragedy occurs, and that... Read More
Mexico: Death in Mexico
Death: No thank you. Dying: Gives me a panic attack.... Read More
Angel of Comfort... The Story
I am an Angel artist and several weeks ago while... Read More
How Long Does It Take to Mend a Broken Heart?
Julian Austin, Canadian country singer, released a song called Should... 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
How to Deal with Suicide and Euthenasia
The following is a report that indicates how you might... Read More
Grief
If you have ever lost someone dear to you it... Read More
How to Deal with Suffering
Reflect upon the following questions, and answer those you feel... Read More
One Womans Way of Dealing With Grief
All of us at one time or another have felt... Read More
Beyond A Mothers Nightmare To Radical Forgiveness
It was a moment I will never forget.On February 22,... Read More
Loss Involves Change - The Transformative Power of Loss and Change
There are many experiences in life, which remind us that... Read More
You Have to Show Up: On Small Miracles (Okay, maybe not so small)
I hadn't intended to go to my cousin's funeral.That sounds... Read More
Miracles?
If we were to organize a list of the thorniest... Read More
GoodBye GrandMa
My dearest Grandma, I will never forget you & sorry... Read More
Suicide in the Church, Part 3
Suicide strikes...AGAIN!This may wind up being the most important article... Read More
Dealing With Grief and Loss - How to Mend a Broken Heart
What is it about Grief & Loss that upsets us... Read More
Traumas as Social Interactions
("He" in this text - to mean "He" or "She").We... Read More
Dealing With Tragedies (The 9/11 Tragedy)
September 11, 2001, marked yet another significant turning point in... Read More
In the Blink of an Eye
Today's Quote: "My house is burned down, but I can... Read More
The Creative Side of Healing
One of the areas where I seem to be placing... Read More
How To Write A Eulogy
Remembering someone special in a personal way can be healing... Read More
Grief & Loss - Healing Your Broken Heart
What is it about Grief & Loss that upsets us... Read More
New Tears [about Grievng--with commentary]
New Tears [about Grieving]If it rains or shinesLittle does it... Read More
Online Memorial ? A Dedication of Love for Your Departed Loved Ones
Life has always been a journey, a journey of finding... Read More
The Lesson of a Mothers Death
Dedicated to my mother, FlorenceNovember 11, 1920 ? May 25,... Read More
Scared to Death of Dying and Denying Grief
When I invited Martha to the gathering at my house,... Read More
Watching Death
Like it or not, we think in line with our... Read More
Whats It All About?
For most people life is a fairly ordinary existence -... Read More
Why Dont We Talk About Anticipatory Grief?
I know anticipatory grief - a feeling of loss before... Read More
How to Cope with Anticipatory Grief
Anticipatory grief is the name given to the mix of... Read More
How Long Does It Take to Mend a Broken Heart?
Julian Austin, Canadian country singer, released a song called Should... Read More
Grief Support: The Don?ts
1) Don't try to make the grieving person feel better.... Read More
Afraid Of Dying? Afraid Of Living!
Over the years, I've heard many people voice their concerns... Read More
How to Deal with Suicide and Euthenasia
The following is a report that indicates how you might... Read More
Why Does God Allow Suffering?
Justin was a typical ten year old boy. He liked... Read More
Grief
If you have ever lost someone dear to you it... Read More
Tenderizing
Recently, the magazine I own and edit got a hate... Read More
Dealing With Tragedies (The 9/11 Tragedy)
September 11, 2001, marked yet another significant turning point in... Read More
And You Always Will
I opened the dishtowel drawer for about the sixth time,... Read More
Cultivate a Friendship with Death
Why We Fear Death"Men fear death as children fear to... Read More
Dying at Home ? A Precious Gift
Few of us care to think about the inevitability of... Read More
Then and Now
Over one hundred years ago, during the Victorian era, death... Read More
Beyond A Mothers Nightmare To Radical Forgiveness
It was a moment I will never forget.On February 22,... Read More
Made in Heaven
Consumed by my loss, I didn't notice the hardness of... Read More
Pet Loss: Significant and Profound Loss or Much Ado about Nothing?
For those who have deeply loved and lost their animal... Read More
The Lesson of a Mothers Death
Dedicated to my mother, FlorenceNovember 11, 1920 ? May 25,... Read More
Signs After Suicide: The Red Butterfly
Shortly after noon, I went into Arlyn's bedroom to get... Read More
Mexico: Death in Mexico
Death: No thank you. Dying: Gives me a panic attack.... 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 Heal Your Heart
We all experience severe heart break at some time in... Read More
What is an Appropriate Sympathy Gift?
When a friend or loved one is grieving, it is... Read More
Death Poem
During the two years of my husband's terminal illness, death... Read More
Scared to Death of Dying and Denying Grief
When I invited Martha to the gathering at my house,... Read More
Suicide in the Church Part 1
Recently, several suicides have occurred right here in my own... Read More
Learning to Live Again
Overcoming death and beginning once again to live is the... Read More
Handicapped From Suicide
I am 23 years old. I come from a large... Read More
Are We All Losers? Understanding Grief
The well-known pioneer researcher Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross identified five states... Read More
How Can I Transform Tragedy?
There is only one place where tragedy occurs, and that... 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
When Change Comes (Dealing With Grief and Loss)
Needless to say, the time after loss is volatile and... Read More
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