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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...

“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...

Feelings of Blame and Guilt

October 15, 2024November 21, 2024 by wpadmin

In a “Coping with Grief” workshop a frequent acknowledgment is the feelings of blame and guilt. These feelings can be associated with sentiments such as; “I “should” have been the one to go (die)”, “Why did this happen to someone...

Is trauma connected to your loss?

August 28, 2024August 15, 2024 by wpadmin

Sometimes, there appear to be valid reasons for being stuck in grief.

You might ask “what reasons”…

Fear of forgetting that person
Time to “be” with the sadness
Complicated issues associated with the grieving...

The Grief and Loss Journey

July 10, 2024May 30, 2024 by wpadmin

I believe no one escapes the experience of grief and loss. Loss can be experienced in many ways such as with;

a death
relationship ending,
not seeing family for whatever reason
job loss
relocating/including immigrating to another country
mental illness...

What is the Purpose of Grief?

January 12, 2018 by wpadmin

Recently, while doing an interactive presentation on the topic of “Grief and Spirituality” I was asked what I thought the purpose of grief was. Delving deeper into this question I have a few ideas to share with you. Even though grief...

Experiences with Headstone Purchase

January 12, 2018 by wpadmin

After speaking with several people who purchased a headstone, grave marker, monument or whatever you want to call it, I asked for their thoughts on this experience, which included purchases prior to, after or during the dying process. A few general...

Friends with Cancer

September 4, 2017 by wpadmin

Recently I was reacquainted with a friend. Similar to what many people are experiencing, my friend has cancer. Another friend has cancer and another has died, it seems like everyone is dying. WHAT IS THIS ALL ABOUT? Part of me wants...

Help From Unexpected Places

August 27, 2017 by wpadmin

Recently I was reading a book that prompted me to think of times when help from unexpected places came into my life. At first I noticed help came when I was in distress. As life continued I began to realize...

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