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“IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES”

February 23, 2025February 6, 2025 by wpadmin

“If Tomorrow Never Comes” is a Garth Brooks song that reflects on many aspects of endings and death. I have heard this song played a few times in the past; on TV, radio and at a funeral. Feelings of sadness, tears...

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...

What is the Purpose of Grief?

April 1, 2024January 8, 2024 by wpadmin

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.

Saying Good Bye

March 13, 2024January 7, 2024 by wpadmin

Have you ever wondered the special meaning “Good Bye” may have to someone when death is a focus of life? Who is saying “good bye”? How is “good bye” said? How hard is it to say “good bye” or is...

Hoarding & Grief Continued

January 15, 2024December 19, 2023 by wpadmin

A previous blog talked about hoarding and grief being related along with the fact hoarding affects more than the hoarder. What do you think is behind the reason why some individuals become hoarders in the first place? Delving further into...

Family Story: Create and Share

August 18, 2023November 21, 2022 by wpadmin

Telling a family story of loss can help a family create a healing story. I will focus on suicide loss at the moment but this article could apply to other losses as well. How to create a story and why...

Different Shapes and Forms of Help with Grief and Loss

July 1, 2023November 11, 2022 by wpadmin

Take a moment to set aside the confusion, fear, and whatever else may be blocking your path to healing from a grief and loss experience. Consider exploring other options. The paths to healing are numerous. I have always said, “Different strokes...

What I See in Survivors of Grief and Loss

June 1, 2023November 11, 2022 by wpadmin

Survivors of grief and loss are a unique type of people who in many cases silently walk among us. You cannot tell by looking at them, what they are thinking or feeling. Chances are you may think they are doing...

Helping Someone Else with Their Loss

July 25, 2022July 4, 2022 by wpadmin

Wanting to help someone else with their loss and grief is common. Seeing or knowing someone you care about in emotional pain is difficult. Watching the prolonged effects of grief on an individual may magnify the wanting to help. What...

Is trauma connected to your loss?

January 16, 2022December 13, 2021 by wpadmin

In previous postings I wrote about being stuck and motivational ideas but I want to point out there are sometimes valid...

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“IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES”

How difficult is it?

What is the Purpose of Grief?

Saying Good Bye

Hoarding & Grief Continued

Different Shapes and Forms of Help with Grief and Loss

What I See in Survivors of Grief and Loss

Helping Someone Else with Their Loss

Is trauma connected to your loss?

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