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Losses Connected to Debilitating Illness

February 9, 2025February 6, 2025 by wpadmin

In the past I spoke with a group of individuals from the Parkinson Society. With a warm welcome they shared some of their stories and experiences with me. This caused me to think more about how losses connected to a...

“FIGHT OR FLIGHT” response to stress and loss

January 28, 2025January 24, 2025 by wpadmin

Sometimes excessive stress, trauma and loss cause an individual to go into fight or flight mode where threats to survival or the “enemy” are seen or perceived to be everywhere, in everyone and everything. Going to this type of thinking or...

When YOU are Sad for Someone Else’s Grief

January 15, 2025December 26, 2024 by wpadmin

In some cases when you are sad for someone else’s loss or grief it can affect your everyday life mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically. There can be a trickle-down effect that is noticed by family, friends and co-workers. What do I...

I Miss YOU Already

January 2, 2025December 26, 2024 by wpadmin

I know some of you will read this and know exactly what I am talking about because, they have been through it already. I know some of you are in the midst of this reality right now. You...

Pregnancy Loss Resources and Information

December 19, 2024November 29, 2024 by wpadmin

I am opening the door on a topic of loss experienced by many but spoken of by few; if you are triggered by this article, I can offer supportive services and resources. Many people are touched by pregnancy loss that can...

Anger and Grief

December 5, 2024November 29, 2024 by wpadmin

I wonder if perhaps, to some degree many of us get angry after a loss. The word anger brings to mind struggling with something, enraged, mad, troubled, loss of control, wanting to be in charge and more. Sometimes, there are...

“GETTING RID” OF ITEMS AFTER A LOSS

November 28, 2024November 21, 2024 by wpadmin

The topic of “getting rid” of the clothing and items after someone has died or left a relationship is viewed from different perspectives. Suppose, your partner has died and you don’t know what to do with the belongings. You contemplate with...

“HOPE” after Loss

November 10, 2024September 24, 2024 by wpadmin

What does HOPE look like to you? How often have you used the word HOPE when life seems hopeless for yourself or someone else? HOPE may be a cry from someone who is grieving the loss of a loved one, the...

FIGHT OR FLIGHT” response to stress and loss

November 5, 2024November 21, 2024 by wpadmin

Sometimes excessive stress, trauma and loss cause an individual to go into fight or flight mode where threats to survival or the “enemy” are seen or perceived to be everywhere, in everyone...

How difficult is it?

October 29, 2024November 21, 2024 by wpadmin

I know life is difficult. I know life can be full of surprises; some come with hopeful anticipation and others come when we least expect it. Is life difficult because we have not figured out how to bend when the wind...

Losses Connected to Debilitating Illness

“FIGHT OR FLIGHT” response to stress and loss

When YOU are Sad for Someone Else’s Grief

I Miss YOU Already

Pregnancy Loss Resources and Information

Anger and Grief

“GETTING RID” OF ITEMS AFTER A LOSS

“HOPE” after Loss

FIGHT OR FLIGHT” response to stress and loss

How difficult is it?

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