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- Do You Have Permission To Grieve Well? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Peter GerlachThough mourning the many losses (broken bonds) across our years is a natural (instinctive) reflex, it can be slowed or blocked. Incomplete or "complicated" grief can promote serious mental, emotional, physical, and relationship problems. Our feelgood, warp-speed society ("Don't Worry - Be ...
Views: 2735 - Does Heartache Suck? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2007 from Richard Singer Jr.This seems like a silly question I know! Of course it sucks; in fact any kind of pain sucks when we are in its grasp. If you are alive and human you have certainly experienced your share of heartache throughout your life. This pain is a significant part of our experience on this planet; without ...
Views: 1769 - Down Time: Dealing With Unemployment Depression - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Robert ShindellYou just lost your job and your world has literally crumbled down around you. What's that smoldering over in the corner? Oh, just your dreams. Right next to the pile of rubble that used to be your retirement. Yeah, losing your job can certainly have an effect on the horizon of your life. But ...
Views: 2346 - Eating Healthy IS Becoming all the Rage - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2012 from Suzane NorthropA friend of mine recently said to me, “Suzane, you are the only person I know who shows your garden to everyone from your Blackberry.” I just looked at her and thought, “In this day and age of electronic wizardry, is it so strange that a girl from farming stock on both sides her family is ...
Views: 2046 - EFT For When Your Dog Is Diagnosed With A Terminal Illness - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2016 from Suzanne ZachariaIf this is for you, let me say that my heart goes out to you, as I know from experience what it feels like when you are faced with this situation. There are decisions to be made, in order to keep your beloved fur-baby comfortable and as free from suffering as possible. It is heart-wrenching, no ...
Views: 2117 - Eight Tips to Get Through the Holidays after a Loved One Dies - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Brian NicolettiThe holidays are not necessarily a happy, merry time - especially for people whose loved one has died during the past year, or even the past several years. In fact, if you're one of multi-millions of people who suffer such a loss each year, the holidays tend to increase the feelings of grief and ...
Views: 1085 - Embrace the Gift of Life - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2016 from Mike RobbinsOn January 7th, 2016, my big sister, Lori Dempsey Robbins, passed away after an almost four year journey with ovarian cancer. Lori was 45 and the single mom of our 11 year old niece. She was my first friend and one of my greatest teachers. Being with her through her illness and her death ...
Views: 1682 - EMOTIONAL /SPIRITUAL RECOVERY FROM TRAUMATIC EVENTS - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2017 from Janet PfeifferLife can change in a heartbeat. A few weeks ago, a family was stopped at a red light and rear-ended by a drunk driver. Their 10-year old son, Matthew, suffered a severe head trauma and is in a medically induced coma. The prognosis is not good and the family struggles to make sense of what was an ...
Views: 1795 - Emotional Support for Line of Duty Death Survivors - by Editor's Note: This article has appeared in the Los Angeles Firefighter magazine, Responder magazine, the BackUp (Law Enforcement CD-ROM), and the Police Stressline.
The headlines report the grim news of yet another "fallen hero". The death of a firefighter or law enforcement officer who ...
Views: 1756 - Emotions On Trial: Effects Of A Personal Injury Lawsuit - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Beth KleinEnduring a catastrophic personal injury can scar someone both emotionally and physically for life. Medical bills pile up, life as the victim knew it may be over, depression often sets in, and the fear that things will never be good again can be an all consuming fear. It can also put a strain ...
Views: 1382 - Empathy 101: How to Talk to Your Upset Friend - by Submitted on May 28, 2007 from Jennifer BrostThe trauma resulting from my near death, passing of my mother-in-law, mother, father, and unborn son was a real strain on our marriage. Michael and I had married just 6 months before the losses began, and I felt robbed of a normal honeymoon period. Making matters worse was our drastically ...
Views: 3422 - Everyone Deserves a Second Chance - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWednesday, April 8, 2009 My mother died today. Her body finally gave up. It had enough. My mother’s liver, exhausted from working so hard to filter the toxins she put there, finally reached its limit. So, it’s over. A life of abuse found a quiet end. There will not be a viewing of her body, ...
Views: 1977 - Facing Suicide Loss at the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2016 from Nancy MarshallFacing Suicide Loss at the Holidays Serious loss of any type is always re-triggered during the holidays. The holidays themselves are a kind of tribal celebration, thought to have originated in the hope that a celebration would help with the darker, shorter days. We are more confident and ...
Views: 1171 - Fall of Memories - by Jason died in the summer. Six years have come and gone and still the waves roll in, knocking me to my knees.
This morning, autumn has returned. I can see my breath as it slowly leaves my body. Leaves crackle under my feet and the smell of burning wood fills the air. I don't know why this ...
Views: 1056 - Fear of Death: How to Relieve Our Anxiety - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Lucinda GreySociety is a continuous cycle, our pavements peopled by all age groups. From babies to the elderly, we are all moving through that ever-changing kaleidoscope called life. But, as we grow older, our mindsets change. In youth we understand that people die, but that is something so far off in the ...
Views: 2544 - Feel pain, heal and find love for the lost one - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2015 from Gordana StankovicI wanted to write this particular blog for two reasons. One is as a memory of my loving mum who died almost 6 years ago. And the second is to share my process of grieving, what I've learned from it and how it's helped my inner growth with hope that my story may also help others who are going ...
Views: 1091 - Feeling Lonely? - How To Attract A Guy And Make New Friends after Being Widowed - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2008 from Beth Banning and Neill GibsonThere will come a time when you're ready to move forward after grieving the death of a spouse, to get on with your life and move ahead and discover what this new chapter has to offer. When this happens, you may find it challenging to stop dwelling eternally on what you have lost, and begin to ...
Views: 1667 - Fighting with Grief and Moving On - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraLoss, grief and death are a normal process that happen to us during our lifetime. As we face the reality of life, we go through many types of grief that are unavoidable. It's unreal to think that we cannot suffer any loss in our lives. Being prepared for is the hardest part. Sadness is the ...
Views: 1298 - 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 ...
Views: 1448 - 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 ...
Views: 1495 - 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 ...
Views: 1 - Finding Meaning within Job Loss! - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2009 from Biancia TateYou have lost your job and, now, you, as a person, feel lost! Losing a job is like a death whereas, one loses so much more than just an income. One loses security, co-workers who become like one's second family, meaning or purpose for one's life and a lifestyle for work has so much to do with ...
Views: 3779 - Finding the Blessings in Loss - Suffering is Optional - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Mabel KatzSometimes we are separated from a loved one by death. At other times, we distance ourselves or somebody we are with decides to distance himself or herself from us. Why do we become so attached and dependent and feel we cannot live without the people we love? Why do we lose our concentration ...
Views: 1530 - Finding The Strength To Handle Grief - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2008 from Kim WiermanReplenish your inner strength while going through the grieving process Saint Augustine of Hippo – “Love is the beauty of the soul.” Just three weeks after my husband of 15 years passed away a family friend and psychologist said to me, “Even the Rock of Gibraltar needs to lean on someone.” It ...
Views: 1491 - Five Tips For Offering a Helping Hand After The Funeral - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2013 from Allidah Hicks Bonnie KnutiThe funeral was lovely. It was packed with friends paying their respects. But once everyone else has gone back to normal routines, close family and dear friends still grieve for the lost loved one. They may feel that the world has passed them by and feel very alone. Now is a perfect moment to ...
Views: 1314 - From Victim to Survivor to Whole - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Catie HayesA few weeks back, I rented a copy of 'Rachel Getting Married'. The movie as a whole was painfully fantastic, but one scene in particular resonated very strongly with me; it's message bouncing around my head for some time. catie hayes soapbox In the scene, the lead character, Kym, attends a ...
Views: 1143 - 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: 703 - Getting A Message From Beyond - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Sue FrederickGetting A Message From Beyond By Sue Frederick, author of Dancing at Your Desk It’s 2 a.m., and I’m sound asleep when suddenly there’s a strange and very large man standing right beside my bed – about a foot away. He’s wearing jeans, a dark t-shirt, and an unbuttoned flannel plaid shirt. He’s ...
Views: 1340 - Good Grief! - by Submitted on May 20, 2007 from Amy Johnson"Who do you need us to beat up?" one teen asked another. It was a type of field day at the high school, and there was a small group of youth gathered around a friend in tears. "Yeah, we'll take care of it," another one agreed. The tears continued, silently, while the grieving girl held onto her ...
Views: 1259 - Grief - by First let me take this opportunity to thank you all for taking an interest in learning about grief, a topic I believe more people need to understand as it is a fact that all of us will experience grief sometime in our lives.
I would like to tell you how I came to learn about grief first hand, ...
Views: 2243 - Grief - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Bernice McLarenWhat is Grief? If you are reading this you have probably suffered a loss and experiencing deep sadness as a result of loss. This is grief and emotionally painful but natural and in most cases a healthy response to a loss. Grieving should not be prevented or avoided, rather it should be ...
Views: 1542 - Grief Reclaiming your life after a loss - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Elizabeth McNallyAll kinds of losses can make you feel like it’s the end! Some are worse than others. Whether it is a separation, a divorce, a death, it will wind you out! The grieving period will extend according to your needs and one day, you will feel the need to claim your life back. Life’s ...
Views: 1794 - 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: 907 - Grief And Dating - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Sandy ClendenenAbout a year after ny husband died I began feeling extremely restless. My mind seemed to be skittering from one thing to another. in a way, this was welcome relief from the heaviness of deep sadness and depression. But something was missing. Of course, comething was missing. My husband was ...
Views: 1030 - 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: 901 - Grief And Loss Counselling: How To Cope With The Death Of A Loved One - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Menno SpijkstraHave you ever experienced grief so unyielding and persistent that there seem to be no end? The most familiar feeling mourners experience is being unable to find the confidence to face change, not enough dependable information to help cope with their loss and more importantly, not able to find a ...
Views: 1269 - Grief and Loss: When to See a Grief Counselor - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2010 from Louis LaGrandDo you feel stuck in your grief? Has it been months since your loved one died and you feel you should be feeling better? Do others close to the deceased seem to be adapting more quickly than you? Has the pain gotten worse? These are questions with very individual answers. They may or may not ...
Views: 5275 - Grief and StressSubmitted on Aug 25, 2010 from Grace TallmanGRIEF AND STRESS People who are grieving will experience a wide range of emotions. Anxiety caused by the stress of grief sometimes comes as an unexpected event. People are prepared to feel sadness, but anxiety seems a little more foreign. In order to help validate this very real experience ...
Views: 1547 - Grief and the Myth of Closure - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from Ashley Davis BushWhen faced with grief we often ask, “When will I begin to feel better? When will I return to normal? When will I be able to breathe again? When will I achieve some closure?” The idea of closure in our culture is one of tidy endings, a sense of completion. The reason we long for closure, of ...
Views: 3400 - Grief Can Undermine Your Health - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Judith AlbrightLosing a family member, dear friend or a cherished pet is one of life’s most painful experiences. When we lose a loved one there is actually a double loss. Not only do we lose that person’s physical presence, we lose the potential for what might have been. The loss of physical presence can ...
Views: 2805 - Grief Cannot Be Gotten Over--It Must Be Gotten Through - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2009 from Brian NicolettiThe first essay collection released by Dalton Publishing, Stricken: The 5,000 Stages of Grief is edited by award-winning authors Spike Gillespie (Pissed Off: On Women and Anger) and Katherine Tanney (Carousel of Progress). The book is a collection of essays on grief written by a variety of ...
Views: 1125 - 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: 786 - Grief In Its Many Forms - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from Elaine WilliamsGrief and loss come in a multitude of forms. There is grief due to loss of a loved one but there's also the sense of grief related to illness and the impending demise of a loved one. When our family pet, our dog Bear had to be put to sleep after ten years with us, it was more emotionally ...
Views: 1308 - Grief is a Journey Not a Destination - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2013 from Robert CrutchfieldWhen someone close to us dies many companies will give you a few days off with pay to recover. Much of the rest of our society seems to believe that grief is something very temporary. If only it were that simple or easy. Grief is not about forgetting or “ getting over it. “ It is about learning ...
Views: 3381 - 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: 886 - GRIEF MANAGEMENT The unexpected strikes again - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Elizabeth McNallyA few years back, I decided I wanted to get back into Literacy Project implementation and socio-economic development with Natives somewhere on this planet. My wonderful children were all grown up and I felt the urge of filling the void with a passion of mine! In spring, as I traveled Costa ...
Views: 1415 - Grief Neutralizes Thought - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2016 from Sheryl PaulWe are addicted to our stories. The thoughts come in and take us away on their magic carpet promise of arriving in a land of certainty, where the vulnerability and pain of life can't touch us. We learn early to climb aboard this carpet because, as young people, we usually don't know how to ...
Views: 1562 - Grief Recovery Ideas - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2007 from Cheryline LawsonRecovering from grief has no set order or method. It all depends on the individual person, what type of grief (how their loved one died), their social and cultural background and their emotional stability at the time of the death of their loved one. Here are twenty practical ideas of recovery ...
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