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- Stories of the Grieving Process After a Child Dies - “A Mother’s Gratitude” - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Ken Matthies“HeartSpun Talk from the Crucible of Experience”© From the life of Ken Matthies - Author, Poet, Real Life Storyteller ‘A Mother’s Gratitude’ tells you a brief story of the grieving process from a mother’s perspective – and serves as an example of acceptance and hope for all of you readers ...
Views: 1220 - Stories of the Grieving Process After a Child Dies - “Anniversary Day Tremors of Change” - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Ken Matthies“HeartSpun Talk from the Crucible of Experience”© From the life of Ken Matthies - Author, Poet, Real Life Storyteller One thing that seems certain about healing from grief as time passes is that it’s a process of change for those of us living in it. How the earthquakes of pain we feel in ...
Views: 1137 - Stories of the Grieving Process After a Child Dies - “Finding a Grief Buddy” (and the Tail Rotor of a Bell 206 Helicopter) - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Ken Matthies“HeartSpun Talk from the Crucible of Experience”© From the life of Ken Matthies - Author, Poet, Real Life Storyteller I’ll understand if you’re wondering what a grief buddy* could possibly have to do with the tail rotor of a Bell 206 helicopter…or what lesson of healing value could be ...
Views: 1033 - Stories of the Grieving Process After a Child Dies - “Go Rest High on that Mountain” - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Ken Matthies“HeartSpun Talk from the Crucible of Experience”© From the life of Ken Matthies - Author, Poet, Real Life Storyteller When I walked into the funeral parlor prior to my daughter’s funeral for a private family viewing time, the powerful music and words of Vince Gill’s song “Go Rest High on ...
Views: 1178 - Stories of the Grieving Process After a Child Dies - “How Memorial Symbols Can Help You Heal from Grief” - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Ken Matthies“HeartSpun Talk from the Crucible of Experience”© From the life of Ken Matthies - Author, Poet, Real Life Storyteller In the early days of grief amid the numbness and shock of loss the thought of memorial symbols is not yet a part of your grieving or healing process. But there comes a ...
Views: 1125 - Stories of the Grieving Process After a Child Dies - “Keeping the Vision Alive in your Heart and Mind” - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Ken Matthies“HeartSpun Talk from the Crucible of Experience”© From the life of Ken Matthies - Author, Poet, Real Life Storyteller What are you doing to keep the vision alive in your own heart and mind of the loved one you lost? Finding a way to do so is a vitally important part of dealing with your ...
Views: 1018 - Stories of the Grieving Process After a Child Dies - “Road Construction Next ___ Kilometers” - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Ken Matthies“HeartSpun Talk from the Crucible of Experience”© From the life of Ken Matthies - Author, Poet, Real Life Storyteller You’ve probably seen this sort of example a thousand times before in your life and never had cause to think twice about it on any of those occasions. Returning home one ...
Views: 1036 - Strength of the Circle - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Karel MurrayStrength Of The Circle By Karel Murray My breath exploded from my chest when I listened to my husband’s voice telling me of the sudden death of his oldest brother, Chris. There is just no other way to explain it. First I was breathing normally, enjoying the drive down a four lane highway ...
Views: 1377 - Suicidal: Can Trapped Grief Cause Someone To Feel Suicidal? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperThere are certain things that people talk openly about in today’s world that wouldn’t have been spoken about openly in the past and what is being spoken about can define whether progress is being made. However, there are many things that people talk about that show how far humanity has come. ...
Views: 1428 - Suicide Grief - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2009 from Maurice TurmelDeath due to suicide is probably the most complex grieving experience we ever have to deal with. When a loved one commits suicide we are left wondering Why? Over and over that simple question just keeps coming up – Why? Why would someone we love do that to themselves? What was going on in ...
Views: 902 - Supporting a Friend Who is Grieving an Infant Death - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraA miscarriage or a death of an infant is very sad. And though receiving condolences and support is so significant to the grieving process, most of the time it is difficult to know what not to say at all. Oftentimes, these worries keep people from supporting friends and reaching out to our loved ...
Views: 2324 - Surviving Adult Siblings: The Forgotten Bereaved - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2008 from TJ WrayThree months after my brother died, I bumped into a friend I hadn’t seen in about six weeks. When she asked how I was doing, I naturally assumed she was concerned about how I was handling the grief. (This particular friend sent me a lovely condolence letter a few days after my brother’s ...
Views: 8430 - Surviving Grief and Loss During the Holidays - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2008 from Martha ThayerThe words to the song “it’s the most wonderful time of the year” don’t ring true for everyone. If you’ve recently suffered the loss of a loved one, the holidays can bring sadness and dread to an otherwise cheerful season. As a funeral service veteran, I’ve ...
Views: 1943 - Surviving Mom - by Submitted on May 16, 2004 from Cate CavanaghHere I was again. From the time I was nine each time my mom went to the hospital I would wonder "Is this it?". "Will she survive?". My mother is now ninety-two and has been the victim of fifteen strokes, seventeen heart attacks and Parkinsons. She also suffers severe and sudden changes in ...
Views: 1592 - Surviving The Loss Of A Child - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from KIM BURNSThey say the death of a child is the greatest loss. I would say that I believe that. I lost two. If you're a mother I think you'd tend to agree. If you're not you can't vote on this one because only a mother can know the severe pain and grief that comes with the death of her child. Surviving the ...
Views: 1812 - Surviving the Suicide of a Loved One - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Grace TallmanThe Suicide of a Loved One How to resolve the feelings of guilt and regret If only I had made more of an effort to engage my brother Henry more at our family Thanksgiving get-together. If only I had called him more often. If only I could have understood what was going on in his ...
Views: 2196 - Talking To Children About Bereavement And Pet Loss - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2008 from Denise FiennesWhen I was a counsellor with the UK Charity ChildLine, I spoke to children of all ages about many things that worried them, including the loss of a beloved pet, and grief in general. I was trained to talk to children and not to 'bandage' a child's deep pain over the loss of a loved one. I ...
Views: 1997 - Ten Ways You Can Help a Family During the Holidays After a Child Dies - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Brian NicolettiWhen a child has died, friends and relatives often have no idea how to provide support to the family during the stressful holiday season. Following are 10 ways The Compassionate Friends, the world's largest self-help support organization for bereaved families, suggests for you to help families ...
Views: 926 - The 6 T's of Grief Recovery - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2007 from Cheryline LawsonThere are 6 fundamentals of grief recovery, which are very important to the grieving process. Most people try to avoid them not knowing that they are delaying their healing and advancement to the future. Let us discuss them and evaluate your situation if you are grieving to see if you are or ...
Views: 1994 - The Art of Letting Go - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Sarah JamesThe Art of Letting Go People often find themselves irritated, operating at their max capacity, or weighed down. Perhaps some feel as if they are gripping on tightly to certain aspects in their life and cannot let go, or simply feeling sad. Many individuals can identify the feeling, but have ...
Views: 2035 - The Art of Living in the Present - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2018 from Carmen HarraAfter my husband passed, a whirl of past and future danced in my mind. The sad movie of every memory we shared played endlessly: there he was on the night we met, the wildly handsome young man with a heavy mustache. Then we were waltzing on the dance floor of the restaurant he owned, stepping ...
Views: 1349 - The Benefits of Energy Healing in Grief Recovery - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2024 from Kay FontanaGrief is a profound and intricate emotional journey that can impact every facet of our being, from our mental and emotional state to our physical well-being. While the process of grieving is deeply personal and can vary greatly from person to person, many individuals find solace and support in ...
Views: 290 - The Best Way to Age & Forgive! - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2012 from Margo KnoxRecently I made a trip to the supermarket, and was delighted to be able to help an elderly couple with some of shopping’s little snags such as pulling the trolley out and reaching for higher goods. They reminded me of my parents, and I so wanted to go home with them. As we chatted, the woman ...
Views: 1859 - The Day After Mother's Day: Make Peace if Need Be - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsFor some of us, mother’s day was wonderful and beautiful. Hopefully we can give thanks today for the wonderful times we shared yesterday with our families. For others, mother’s day was tearful and sad. My thoughts go out to all those in grief who no longer have mothers who are living in the ...
Views: 927 - The Face of Grief - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2021 from Veronica HislopNine months after the death of my mother I was finally able to cry. To say that I was not grieving would have been an understatement. You just would not have seen it on the outside. Nevertheless, my inner turmoil was real. It happened unintentionally and unexpectedly. I was just listening to ...
Views: 596 - The Five Stages Of Grief - What Are They? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Lucie StorrsIf you have lost a loved one, or if someone you know is grieving, you might find yourself wondering ‘What are these five stages of grief I keep hearing about?’ and how they relate to you. Let me explain a little more about the five stages. Author Elisabeth Kübler-Ross – a much respected grief ...
Views: 3625 - The Grief Diet - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2008 from Kimberly AnnWhere do we start? Should I tell you about the time my husband had to restrain me from punching a lady at the Comfort Inn? How about the time I spent an hour going through the yellow pages looking for psychics who communicate with the deceased? A more recent time was when I locked my keys in ...
Views: 1351 - The Grieving of America - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2012 from Sherry O'BrianThe Grieving of America We plan our lives according to a dream that came to us in childhood, and we find that life alters our plans. —Ben Oki We have seen and heard of job losses within our economy. As a result, individuals have lost their homes, status/lifestyle, dreams, and ...
Views: 2226 - The Implications of NDE Messages to People of Different Vocations in Life - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2016 from Gopalakrishnan ChandrasekaranContrary to some skeptics’ assessment, the near death experiences carry profound spiritual messages to humanity that can transform the individual and the collective. In this article, we see their implications to people who have different dispositions in life. General Smitten by a ...
Views: 1932 - The Importance Of Planning: It Is Not A Question Of If, It Is Always A Question Of When - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Beatrice Toney BaileyOften, I have been asked why I wrote my book, Farewell, My Friend (FMF), so I have decided to tell you. My husband’s battle with lung cancer was an arduous journey for both Rick and I. It is a journey that many other caretakers have or will have to take during their lifetime. FMF is ...
Views: 1722 - The Infant Soul's Grief - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2008 from Bhuka Bijumiro-JjumiroWhenever an infant is born into the world of form, it is expected to perform its very first karma or action. That is the action of crying or wailing. If it does not wail, the doctors, parents and friends present get worried; they think something is wrong with the baby. They do everything they ...
Views: 1629 - The Long Term Effects Of Loss After Grieving - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Abby LynneGrieving is a process that starts at different points for different people after encountering a tragedy. Some start straight away while others lay dormant in shock until the reality of the situation hits home. Either way there is a large part of grieving that is unexpected and unexplained. It’s ...
Views: 5471 - The Many Ways to Pay Tribute to a Loved One - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2024 from Kay FontanaThe other day, I had a conversation with someone who was looking to do something meaningful to honor a loved one who had passed away, particularly due to unresolved emotions stemming from the relative's funeral. I've put together a list of ideas that I really felt compelled to share with ...
Views: 287 - The Marker Stones of Grief – How Long Should it Last? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2014 from Ken Matthies“HeartSpun Talk from the Crucible of Experience”© From the life of Ken Matthies - Author, Poet, Real Life Storyteller Every single person experiencing the pain of grief would like to know that there’s a hard and fast rule that can tell you when you can expect the pain to go away so your ...
Views: 1085 - The Mind Of A Madman! - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Steve BeamanFor the audio SBG-Cast, click here: http://tinyurl.com/48yhwek We’ve all watched in shock the news reports of the tragedy in Arizona, and this causes us once again to dig deep into our souls to search for meaning. Why would someone do this? Let me start by saying that I am not a ...
Views: 1357 - The Most Powerful Medicine to Soothe a Rupture of Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2019 from Sheryl PaulLife moves along in flows and eddies. The more you attend to your inner world and heal the long-standing and deep-seated pain and trauma that live at the root of intrusive thoughts, the longer the stretches of eddies and the time you’ll stand amongst the reeds, flowing with the small moments of ...
Views: 1084 - The Orphan Club - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2009 from Annette GonzalezHere I am sixty years old, without parents, without accountability to anyone but myself, staring at mortality and a member of the orphan club. This is a club I or others do not aspire to belong. There is no age limit, no occupation restrictions, no ethnic or gender requirements, no time limit, ...
Views: 2154 - The Peaceful Void of Dementia - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2017 from Lisa BoussonWhether it’s bipolar, depression, dementia or any other horrible mental disease, I don’t believe (at least in my findings) that many families can miss the boat. Do you remember that new baby doll smell? I smelled it this morning when I was in the shower (A really good time for spirit ...
Views: 1593 - The poverty is a symbol of backward society and country - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2018 from md rajiulahPoverty Wore goggles, the writer was sitting alone in the dhoti-kurta that suddenly his mind goes towards the poor villages. He is whispering in mind about poverty. What is the poverty?. How does the poverty increase?. How to finish it?. He lost his two hours for it. He comes out of his ...
Views: 1565 - The Power of Grief - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Judy DavisOne of the saddest days of my life was the day that my father ended his struggle with cancer. Initially there was the relief that he would no longer suffer, followed by the acceptance that there was no other answer for him, they had done all that they could, and his life cycle was complete. But ...
Views: 1268 - The Practicalities of Coping with A Suicide - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2007 from Lucie StorrsYour tears have not yet dried. You haven't had time to experience your deep feelings about your loved one's suicide. In many ways, you're still in shock. Nevertheless, death, like anything else, has its own practicalities that must be accomplished. You, your family members and your loved one's ...
Views: 3321 - The ripple effects in the aftermath of the largest mass shooting in US history have traveled well beyond Aurora Colorado - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Suzane NorthropWe are all connected. A tragedy such as this is proof that though we may not know any of those who have passed personally (or their family members and friends), the experience nonetheless hits a core in all of us. Death — especially one of this magnitude — awakens the fragility of life. Most ...
Views: 2167 - The River - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2014 from Kate JarosinskaOn a recent Big Sur backpacking trip, my boyfriend and I trekked about 6 miles out to a free flowing river. We were both in desperate need for recalibration, fresh air and clean mountain water. As we rock hopped down the river bend to find the perfect camping spot, we were graced with a nice ...
Views: 1861 - The Sad Side Of The Economy Frequently Dealt With In The Recruitment World - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Ken SundheimA lot of people have "heard" that you can make a lot of money by being a recruiter, however there are some personal downsides to the industry which have a more personal perspective. If you decide to enter the employment / recruitment field, here is what you are bound to see - especially in this ...
Views: 1040 - The Top 10 Ways To Give A Great Eulogy Speech - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Tracy PhaupBeing asked to give a eulogy can be a daunting occasion to rise to for a countless number of possible reasons. Giving a eulogy for those that meant the most to us means trying to come to terms with our loss enough in order to even be coherent and to also fulfill our deep need to do them ...
Views: 6271 - The Top Ten Things to Know About Grief - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Louis LaGrandGrief is an integral part of life and living. Everyone grieves, although not everyone mourns. That is, not everyone goes public with their grief. They have been taught to keep it to themselves because it is much too personal. Consequently, silent or suppressed grief tends to perpetuate many ...
Views: 1404 - The Transformative Work of Grief - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2009 from Beth PattersonHelen Keller has said that “the only way to get to the other side is to go through the door.” This is certainly true in the work of transforming grief into healing and growth. This process involves allowing ourselves to feel the intense emotions of grief – sadness, anger, ...
Views: 1991 - The Truth About Anticipating Grief - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraThe thought and feeling that our loved one is going to die is never a consoling fact. Hence, anticipating grief is not an easy thing to do for everyone else involved. Anticipating grief is the period during which a family member or a patient is expected to die. This sorrow is somewhat the same ...
Views: 839 - The Will To Live: Can Trapped Grief Stop Someone From Having The Will To Live? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one had their eye on a new car and they were to take it for a drive, they are likely to find out that it drives well. Along with how it drives, it is also likely to be a comfortable experience. So if they are currently driving a car that is on its way out, this experience is going to be ...
Views: 1591 - There IS Light at the End of the Tunnel - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Kristie BlankenshipThere IS light at the end of the tunnel! Feel like you are suffocating in the darkness of your pain? Don’t think there’s any hope? When you are in the midst of despair, I want you to know there IS light at the end of your tunnel. You may not think so right now, but it’s there. Many have ...
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