alone – Healing a Hearts Loss

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...

Alzheimer’s Disease and Loss

October 1, 2024September 17, 2024 by wpadmin

When talking about Alzheimer’s disease there are a few components that come to mind. Some of these components may be associated with other diseases and losses. If this is hereditary does that mean I will get it, what do I...

Children and Thoughts of Suicide

May 12, 2024May 5, 2024 by wpadmin

Children and thoughts of suicide is a topic many, including myself, find disturbing. You may ask yourself “Why would a child have thoughts of suicide”? Are there no support systems? Where are the parents? There is never a shortage of questions....

Children and Thoughts of Suicide Part 2

May 1, 2024April 2, 2024 by wpadmin

As discussed in a prior article part 1, children DO have thoughts of suicide and DO act upon those thoughts. What do you need to pay attention to? How do children know about suicide? What can YOU do? What do you...

Hiding Behind the Mask

August 2, 2023November 21, 2022 by wpadmin

I know I talk about grief most of the time, but many people do not realize the extent grief affects their lives. An individual’s spirit, relationships, sense of wellbeing, physical health and more are affected by unresolved grief.

Spousal or Partner Loss “YOU CAN DO IT”

May 15, 2023November 11, 2022 by wpadmin

The steps to move forward with grief and loss are different for everyone. The important fact is to move forward after a loss and realize there may be 5 steps forward and 3 steps backwards. Progress is not always in...

Do you AVOID someone who is dying?

April 25, 2022May 2, 2022 by wpadmin

“Oh, no” may be first thought that comes to mind when you realize someone is dying. The accompanying feeling of hollowness in the pit of your stomach may set the stage for subsequent decisions and choices made when asking the...

HOW DO YOU REALLY MOVE FORWARD?

February 1, 2022February 1, 2022 by wpadmin

I remember when I was first alone after a 29-year relationship ended. I asked myself, “How is this different than before?” Included with this question was am I okay now and will I be okay in the future? THE FUTURE, WOW,...

Lack of desire to connect with others

May 23, 2020July 22, 2020 by wpadmin

Lack of desire to connect with others

I don’t want to be a bother to anyone
I look like crap
I don’t care about anything
I am doing fine by myself
I enjoy being by myself

These are a few reasons;...

Loss Due to Discrimination

April 20, 2020 by wpadmin

Are you a professional in need of more support to help grieving individuals? Specific reference is being made to loss due to discrimination, but it is important to realize this loss can be combined with other losses. Sometimes this is not...

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Losses Connected to Debilitating Illness

Alzheimer’s Disease and Loss

Children and Thoughts of Suicide

Children and Thoughts of Suicide Part 2

Spousal or Partner Loss “YOU CAN DO IT”

Do you AVOID someone who is dying?

HOW DO YOU REALLY MOVE FORWARD?

Lack of desire to connect with others

Loss Due to Discrimination

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