Top Three Priorities for Those Who are Grieving
Posted on July 6, 2023 by | Leave a comment
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When a person is in the midst of grief, taking care of themselves can get lost in the mayhem. There really are so many things to do. Eating well, exercise, and even sleep just don’t seem that important. The reality is that grief takes a lot of energy. Self-care might just be the most important […]
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Trouble Sleeping After A Loss
Posted on June 22, 2023 by | Leave a comment
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“The darkest hour is just before dawn,” or “Things will look better in the morning,” both are old sayings that could be interpreted in different ways. One theory holds those sayings refer to “night dreads”. Night dreads are when sleep is interrupted abruptly with anxious feelings of dread. You wake after just a few hours […]
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Spring: A Fresh Optimistic Start
Posted on May 11, 2023 by | Leave a comment
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The birds are back. Nest building is underway across America. The early blooms dot the landscape with bright yellows and blues. The grass is that beautiful fresh green that only happens this time of year. Spring has arrived. People feel revitalized, ready to take on new tasks and are optimistic about the future. Of course, […]
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The Gift of a Note to Your Family
Posted on April 27, 2023 by | Leave a comment
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Nothing means more to a grieving child, spouse, sister, brother or friend than a personal note from the deceased. It’s something that will be cherished. The note will make its way out of its safe keeping spot whenever the mourner needs to feel close to the person who died. It will be read on those […]
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Dad died. What Do I Do with the Pills?
Posted on April 13, 2023 by | Leave a comment
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Prescription medication is expensive. Just that fact can be an understandable motivation for some risky business. When my father died, my mother was asking everyone, “Aren’t you on blood pressure medicine? You take this heart pill don’t you? What do you take for depression?” Her plan, no waste. My mom will also save four string beans when dinner is […]
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