We are entering what many people call the “Holiday Season”. When grief and loss are associated with this season the term “Joyful Spirits” may not be appropriate. What happens when you are unable to see loved ones for...
RELATIONSHIPS, CHANGE and CHOICES
In life numerous types of relationships are created with family, friends, co-workers, neighbours and more. The cultivated relationships seem to have a way of changing as life evolves and sometimes in unanticipated ways. Relationships ending or changing can...
Using Items from Someone Who Has Died
I was watching a video that spoke of powerful concerns about using items or wearing someone’s clothing after they have died. Some of the comments pertaining to this video were religious and culturally based. The whole topic tweaked my interest.
Pre-planning your Will from a Grief Perspective
Have you sat down and thought about what your wishes are for when you die? What about your will? Did you just take a long pause to think? Perhaps, you have already put plans into place. If this is the case, I...
Pre-planning your funeral from a grief perspective
Consider pre-planning your funeral or final arrangements as a gift you leave to the people who are grieving your death and at the same time having to make preparations with the funeral home or other service providers.
Healing from a Pregnancy Loss
I would like to share a few ideas and stories I have heard from women who have experienced a pregnancy loss.
One idea was about naming their child. In a quiet space she asked in...
Pregnancy Loss Photos with “Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep”
This is a sensitive topic that all too many women have experienced along with their families in many cases or alone. Pregnancy loss is not talked about, but for those who have experienced this, the memories do not “just”...
Purchasing a Headstone, Grave Marker or Monument
During my years of researching topics that deal with death and loss I interviewed many people who had involvement with purchasing a headstone or grave marker. I asked for their thoughts on this experience. The people I spoke with had...
Who is your motivator?
Do you ever wonder how much worrying goes into being “stuck”?
This comment comes to mind after reading a recent posting from a friend on Facebook; specific reference was made about people who worry about...
Alone After the Loss of a Partner
Being alone after the loss of a partner due to whatever reason, is difficult for many of us. If this speaks to you, then chances are good that there is a knot in your stomach, perhaps a tightness in...