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- 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 - A Simple Act, An Enormous Impact - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI recently posted a column here about a line of cancer greeting cards that became controversial when a media analyst posited on the Today Show that such cards go too far. The analyst maintained that friends should know what to write and not have to depend on canned messages. I disagree; the ...
Views: 919 - What Are Your Memories of Michael Jackson? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy earliest memory involving Michael Jackson was when I was seven years old. It was Christmas in the early 90's. I don't remember what else my brother and I received as presents that year, but one of them was the album Dangerous on cassette. I can still remember the intricately illustrated--and ...
Views: 913 - Grief and Bereavement: Important Tips for Managing the Holidays - by While grieving we go through many firsts as important dates come up on the calendar. Whether it's the first anniversary, birthday or holiday, it's good to have coping strategies in place to rely on to help us cope.
"The holidays can be a particularly difficult time. While we are used to being ...
Views: 909 - Common Myths About Grieving--And How to Overcome These - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2015 from Hannah WhittenlyGrief is a terribly unfortunate feeling, but it's one that virtually all people encounter at some point in their lives. Along with the grief come some common platitudes meant to comfort the bereaved. Falling victim to common myths about grief often actually prevents people from fully healing and ...
Views: 908 - Grief And Loss - 10 Strategies To Help You Cope - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Lucie StorrsGrief is a personal experience, unique to each mourner and unique to each loss. Grief comes in waves, as times of peace and calm are suddenly shattered by overpowering emotion. The following strategies provide a few suggestions to help you ride out the waves as you cope with your grief. 1. Take ...
Views: 903 - 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 - How To Help Your Child After The Death Of A Pet - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from brian spilnerFor children, dealing with the death of a pet can be an extremely traumatic and upsetting experience. As parents, it is our role to help our children through this time. If your child has never experienced the death of a pet or family relative, they may have difficulty with the concept of death. ...
Views: 894 - MEMORIES - by Fond memories,
On occasion still fresh in my mind.
Memories of time spent -- now gone,
And activites shared -- no more.
Fond memories,
Of joy and, yes, of sorrow --
The reminiscing of your presence in my life,
Remembering the quite times when words failed.
Memories of just being together
In a ...
Views: 892 - Grief Is Always Near - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Susan ZimmermanWith the aging baby boomer population, many people are facing the death of a loved one for the first time in their lives. Americans have often been educated to achieve and succeed. Set goals that are specific, measurable, tracked, and take the steps needed to accomplish the goal within a ...
Views: 888 - How Can You Support Someone Who Is In Grief And Loss - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraEach one of us has an individual style of coping grief and loss. A person who is grieving often feels so isolated or lonely in their grief. It may decrease their self esteem and after that they lose social activities and support from others. If they will do this kind of thing, their shock will ...
Views: 887 - Turning Grief To Action - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2008 from Robin KThere are people who will tell us how to grieve. They know about the ‘stages of grief’ as laid out by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross. They will suggest that we are not grieving ‘right’. Or they will say ‘you have not dealt with your grief yet’. Or you ‘have not accepted the loss’ yet. Or ‘you have not ...
Views: 868 - Miscarriage- Awareness & Support - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2007 from Ellen DuBoisNever would I have dreamed that nearly sixteen-years after my own miscarriage, I'd be the author of a book about miscarriage, healing and recovery, and host of a website which helps women, and their families, who have suffered either one miscarriage-or more than one. Yet, here I am, reading ...
Views: 865 - Dear Dr. Romance: I Still Miss Him Terribly - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2020 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: My husband/best friend crossed-over a few years ago and I still miss him terribly. I think of him every day and his essence is always with me. I am still in love with him and cannot imagine having a relationship with another man. At this time, however, I have two ...
Views: 861(1 vote) - Dear Dr. Romance: What I fear has happened the second time round - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2021 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I hope you can help me. My boyfriend passed away two years back... We were pretty much engaged, living together and everything. I thought i was over the whole thing, but now I know I'm not. A month back, or so.. i was seeing a man, and today i found out he had ...
Views: 861(1 vote) - The Healing Power Of Grief - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2015 from Larry PhillipsWhen you meet someone for the first time and get to know them, you're sending them some of your energy. That energy carries information about you. Sending it to them is your way of letting them know who you are. They receive it, absorb it, and send you some of their energy as well. This back and ...
Views: 859(1 vote) - ***Grief is a Journey - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from John AOVSometimes life seems to become a giant “to do” list. It’s just about getting done and checking things off the list. We forget about the journey and focus solely on the end result. Then we experience frustration or annoyance over any delays in reaching the projected end result. The same thing ...
Views: 848 - Work Online - Help this with Heartache - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomPlease only come to us about this job if you are seriously interested and are able to give us at least ten hours each week... there is no expense to you and you do not need any relevant work experience but you do need to be kind and caring. Due to the virus becoming so devastating and ...
Views: 845 - 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 - ***Grief and Telling the Truth - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from John AOVWhile I would not say that I am a people pleaser, I would say that I prefer to avoid conflict. In fact, I really dislike conflict. This desire to avoid conflict has led me to compromise my truth, especially after I lost my husband. Someone would ask me how I was doing. At first I tried to be ...
Views: 812 - Your Doctor is Part of Your Grief Team - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn my life as a psychic medium, I receive many calls and emails from people who have recently lost loved ones. Some people, in deep grief, can hardly function and it is understandable. It is important for all of us to remember than if we or people we know cannot function due to grief, a trip ...
Views: 808 - Crisis in the World - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomHave any good things come from the virus situation? It is an awful situation and there have been many deaths, upset, worry and chaos caused by it, but perhaps there are one or two good bits that come from it - the silver lining in the clouds. Perhaps we have learned about patience, ...
Views: 807 - Loss: Does Today’s Highly Masculine Society Make It Harder For Someone To Grieve A Loss? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2020 from Oliver JR CooperAlthough experiencing a loss is part of the human experience, working through a loss is not something that is generally seen in the same light. As a result of this, it can be normal for someone to experience loss and then to carry on as normal. They could then have lost a family member, their ...
Views: 790 - Grief During the Holidays | 5 Tips for Healing and Finding Joy - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2020 from Annette Hines“Happy” holidays? Let’s face it… the holidays can be the hardest time of the year by a longshot after you’ve lost someone dear to you. In a time where friends and family are meant to gather together, it’s all too easy to focus on the one face that’s missing from the picture. To top it all ...
Views: 788 - Dealing with Shades of Black - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsTragedy comes unannounced. At any given moment, or turn in our lives, we may face upheaval, be that a family tragedy, a distressing piece of information, a health scare, or any situation that may lead one to feel a sense of loss and despair. Nobody is immune to those twists that life may take ...
Views: 782 - Common Types of Wrongful Death Suits and How to Tell if Your Case Qualifies - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2021 from Anita GinsburgDeath is always a tragedy, but it becomes particularly difficult when the death was caused by or could have been prevented by someone. When you lose a loved one, you may be able to file a wrongful death suit against the person or organization responsible. This can be used to recover compensation ...
Views: 743 - Understanding Grief - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWhen we cry for a loved one that has died, either we cry for ourselves or we cry for humanity, never for our loved one. Many will not agree with this, but it is true. The tears are more often than not an expression of our own fear of not having our loved one with us any longer to keep us ...
Views: 726 - Helping Those In Grief - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2008 from Menno SpijkstraThere are times in our lives that inevitably we will become face-to-face with grief. Or somebody and anybody in grief for that matter. Friends and family are there ready to support and help loved ones, and helpers often alleviate those who are grieving. There are some practical suggestions on ...
Views: 709 - Get paid £60 per hour advising clients on their relationships - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2021 from Pearls of WisdomYes you can do this - if you have spare time and can do with more money, a lot more money coming in. The beauty of it is that you are working online from wherever suits you, so you can work from home if you prefer. This saves you travelling and travelling expenses, plus the expense of having an ...
Views: 707 - Consoling Soul: Healing from Heartbreak - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2021 from Jennifer RegularHeartbreak is brought on from the death of a loved one, broken dreams, separation from a loved one whether romantic or close friend/relative, the state of the world, abandonment, or seeing harm done to an animal, human, or forests. In fact it can be brought on by many more situations not yet ...
Views: 699 - How to Take Care of Your Mental Health When Going Through Hard Times - by Submitted on May 17, 2021 from Dixie SomersLife is unpredictable and full of ups and downs. Today you are happy, and the next day things turn upside down and cause frustrations, anxiety, or even depression in the long run. Fortunately, there are ways to deal with mental health and get over the situation quickly. Here is what to ...
Views: 637 - 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 - Is the crystal ball uk a good choice of reading? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2021 from Pearls of WisdomIs the crystal ball uk a good choice of reading?Why do people have crystal ball readings? It often depends on how seriously a person takes their life. Some can be very laid back and leave it to luck to sort out their aspirations and problems - of course, those are usually the ones whose life ...
Views: 570 - GUNS IN AMERICA --The Time Is Now! - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2022 from Dr. Sonara Carter-BarberThis month (May 2022), I have another lump in my throat and a knot in my stomach. The pain is deep for me and hundreds of others who are tired. We are tired of turning on the television or hearing on the internet of another shooting. The Buffalo and Uvalde shootings hit me especially hard. It ...
Views: 491 - Mother's Blueprint - by Submitted on May 27, 2023 from Dr. Sonara Carter-BarberMother’s Blueprint The role of a mother is critical. One cannot deny the influence they have on their children. April 28th was the fourth anniversary of my mother’s passing. Time has helped to heal part of my crushed heart. I am determined to celebrate her regardless of the pain. The day ...
Views: 450 - MAMA - by Submitted on May 27, 2023 from Dr. Sonara Carter-BarberMAMA The love you had for me Every day, I could see You left me a blueprint to live I use it daily to survive Oh how, I wish we could chat I have so much to share Oh how, I miss your care There’s no one who compare This year you’re gone 4 years I cannot hold back the tears Songs of ...
Views: 431 - How Loneliness Affects Your Health And Well-Being - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2024 from Sarah AndersonLoneliness significantly increases your risk of mental and physical decline and premature death, especially in the elderly. Loneliness can be a death sentence. Loneliness causes feelings of sadness, emptiness, disconnectedness, and pain, and can leave you anxious, stressed, depressed, and ...
Views: 331 - How To Manage Grief From The Loss Of A Loved One - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2024 from Sarah AndersonWhen we lose someone we love, we go through a complex grieving process. Often, the pain of loss can feel overwhelming. You may go from shock to anger and denial, to disbelief, resentment and guilt, to profound sadness and depression, from great remorse and loneliness, and finally ...
Views: 329 - 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 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 - Healing Hearts: The Transformative Power of Qigong in Grief Recovery - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2024 from Kay FontanaGrief is a universal experience that touches us all at some point in our lives. The process of mourning a loss, whether it be the passing of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or a significant life change, can be overwhelming and challenging. In times of grief, finding solace and healing ...
Views: 284 - Honoring Legacies: Reflecting on Celebrities Who Die - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2024 from Kay FontanaWhen celebrities die, there is often an outpouring of emotions exhibited on social media. We have seen this on many occasions with the recent deaths of Toby Keith, Carl Weathers, Matthew Perry, and Jimmy Buffett, just to name a few. Celebrities often play significant roles in our lives as ...
Views: 280 - Healing from the Loss of a Beloved Pet - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2024 from Kay FontanaAs my dear companion, Yoda, approaches his 13th birthday in three months, I am confronted with the inevitable sadness that will accompany his passing one day. The signs of aging on his face serve as a poignant reminder, despite the playful spirit he retains in his senior phase. Memories of our ...
Views: 272 - Navigating the Journey of Loss: The Uniqueness of Losing a Spouse - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2024 from Kay FontanaLosing a spouse is a profoundly personal and emotional experience that reshapes every aspect of our lives. This significant loss brings with it a unique set of challenges, emotional complexities, and unexpected transitions. By exploring the multifaceted nature of this journey, we can shed light ...
Views: 272 - Debunking the Myths About the 5 Stages of Grief - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2024 from Kay FontanaGrief is a deeply personal and complex experience, one that defies simple categorization or linear progression. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's 5 Stages of Grief - denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance - have become widely known, shaping many people's understanding of the grieving ...
Views: 270 - Finding and Losing Inner Child Love: Mourning to Morning and Back Again - by Submitted on May 06, 2015 from Mark GorkinAlas, the recent break-up of a nine year relationship was painful enough. But when my ex-partner’s daughter indefinitely suspended (if not permanently ended) weekly 3-5 minute Skypeing and my periodic visiting with her 3 ½ year old daughter (i.e., my ex’s grandchild), because the mother felt ...
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