Three Ways to Support Someone Who is Grieving in Isolation
Posted on September 15, 2022 by | Leave a comment
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Grief is difficult in perfectly normal times. However, when a global pandemic has us isolated, we lose two important comfort and coping mechanisms. Hugs are very hard to come by these days. In normal times the physical touch of a hug fills the vacuum when a person who loves another is at a loss for […]
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When Your Parent Loses Their Spouse
Posted on March 31, 2022 by | Leave a comment
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“And the two shall be as one” just rolls off our tongue. But think about it. What does it mean to the one who lives when their partner has died? Are they now a half? Families are interesting in that we tend to “know” our family member as their role relates to us. Mom is […]
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Losing a Spouse Three to Six months after loss
Posted on March 19, 2021 by | Leave a comment
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By now most of the big stuff is probably done. The thank you notes have been written and mailed. The marker or head stone has been placed or you’ve found a place for the urn. You’ve probably filed for the life insurance, and perhaps you’ve even begun to clean out his closet. You may be wondering, […]
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Our dog died and my family wants to get a new one. Why?
Posted on January 8, 2021 by | Leave a comment
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When a beloved pet dies, the death leaves a void in its human owner’s life. There will be no jumping, wagging greeting waiting for them when they come home. Every pet owner knows there are days when the walk, or cleaning the litter, is more dreaded than enjoyed. But when the chore is gone, they […]
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Moving after a spouse dies?
Posted on November 27, 2020 by | Leave a comment
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One of the realities of losing a spouse or a parent is the impact that event has on living arrangements. Are we living in the “right” place? Is the house too big? Is it too far away from family? Will my surviving parent be safe where they live? Should I move to be closer to […]
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