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What is the Purpose of Grief?

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 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. After delving deeper into this question, I came up with a few ideas to share with...

Experiences with Headstone Purchase

July 12, 2025June 15, 2025 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. The question included purchases prior to, after or during the dying process of...

The Elephant in the Room

July 4, 2025June 4, 2025 by wpadmin

I have noticed the “ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM” on many occasions and to be honest, sometimes I have been afraid of that elephant. You know, that thought in your mind that tells you there is something no one wants to...

Friends with Cancer

June 18, 2025June 4, 2025 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

June 5, 2025June 4, 2025 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...

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...

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...

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...

ANGEL GOWNS and CHILD LOSS

June 12, 2024May 8, 2024 by wpadmin

I wonder if you were like me. I had never heard of the term “Angel Gowns” or “Baby Gowns”, especially in the context of infant child death loss. Writing this I can feel the heaviness of this topic. Perhaps, you...

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What is the Purpose of Grief?

Experiences with Headstone Purchase

The Elephant in the Room

Friends with Cancer

Help From Unexpected Places

When YOU are Sad for Someone Else’s Grief

I Miss YOU Already

Anger and Grief

How difficult is it?

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