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Words Make It Real For You and Me

Words Make It Real For You and Me

March 19, 2026December 29, 2025 by wpadmin
Hearing the words you or someone you know is dying makes death more “real” for some people.  Does this mean denial or fear is in the picture? Does this mean someone is not ready to deal with the reality as it...
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Grief Perceived as Anger

Grief Perceived as Anger

January 24, 2026December 10, 2025 by wpadmin
Anger is often described as a stage of grief after a loss and in some cases this is true.  Often the perceived anger associated with one loss may be compounded by unexpected additional stresses.  The individual may feel changes in...
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Teachable Moments with Children and Death

Teachable Moments with Children and Death

January 12, 2026November 30, 2025 by wpadmin
Finding teachable moments to talk with children about death may seem daunting to some people, while others have no trouble.  Depending on the situation, the opportunity may happen suddenly and it takes presence of mind to catch the moment. Ideally,...
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When Death and Loss Are Too Close

When Death and Loss Are Too Close

December 27, 2025November 30, 2025 by wpadmin
When death and loss are closer than you are prepared to deal with, what happens to you?  How do you process this information?  Does fear and panic take over and if so, for how long?  Does the flight, fight or...
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Children and Suicide

Children and Suicide

November 5, 2025November 30, 2025 by wpadmin
Children and suicide are a fact more so now than ever before.  As a grief counsellor, I have parents who come for counselling, but most often it is the moms.  A child can be any age. For this article I...
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Experiences with Headstone Purchase

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...
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The Elephant in the Room

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...
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Friends with Cancer

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...
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A Granddaughter’s Song for Grampy

A Granddaughter’s Song for Grampy

April 20, 2025April 9, 2025 by wpadmin
I want to share a young girl’s story and experience of when her grandfather was near the end of his life. Hospital visits, staying in a different town surrounded by many family members and observing the reactions of those around...
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Saying Good-bye

Saying Good-bye

April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 by wpadmin
Have you ever wondered what the special meaning of “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 “good-bye” necessary? All...
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