It is never easy to cope with the passing of a loved one. Especially when losing them in the blink of an eye. Like one minute they were there and the next instant they are gone. There are strategies in…
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The Impact of Loss in Emotional Life Are you still churning inside at the loss of a relationship? Feeling wronged by it? Can’t seem to let it go? Wishing you were still together or feeling angry at their actions? The…
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A loved one has passed away and now comes the unfortunate task of arranging the funeral. This can seem like an overbearing task to a person at this time, but it has to be done, and done properly. Unfortunately, as…
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When a loved one dies, those who are left behind will go through a necessary, but painful, time of mourning and grief that will put them on the path toward healing. There is no one way to get through this…
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Life support..An emotional topic to say the least. This is something that every family needs to discuss way before it becomes a reality. It can happen to anyone at any time. It is not just a decision that needs to…
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Sometimes life punches you in the stomach. Your breath is knocked out by an unexpected blow, and it take a while to recover. You don’t even know how to react. You feel a feeling of great loss and unbelief. I…
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Beautiful flowers add so much to the ambiance of a funeral. A gift of a lovely floral arrangement pays homage to the deceased individual and provides comfort to the grief-stricken mourners. It is popular nowadays to suggest that people make…
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Just as there are many ways in which we deal with death in society, there are going to be many ways in which family members deal with the death of a loved one. Some people prefer to mourn the death,…
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Most people have a misconception of suicide. Depression is genetic, but suicide is not. Suicide can affect anyone from different walks of life. It is not a stereotype of just one type of person. People can make choices in their…
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The death of a co-worker can be as traumatic as the death of a family member. After all, you spend the majority of your waking day with them. You share their joys, sorrows, successes and failures, just as you would…
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I remember vividly the day my mother died. I was sitting at the table eating my dinner when I got the call. I was informed by a family friend that my mother was very ill and I needed to get…
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Writing funeral programs is never an easy task. You have so many emotions surrounding the process that it can be difficult to pull everything together. In a perfect world, the person that has passed away will be able to explain…
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If a loved one was moving far away, the decision is made so although you will miss their company and will be sad at the time of their departure and infrequently at other times such as birthdays etc, you get on with your own life. You…
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You have lost a loved one When one loses someone truly loved whether it be expected or unexpected it is nearly always one of the most traumatic moments in one’s life. You have lost someone you truly loved and who…
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Grief is an inevitable part of life which none of us can escape from. We all have our share of ups and downs. We all have to go through the process of experiencing grief, so let’s learn to manage grief…
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Dealing with death, especially the death of a loved one, is no easy matter. It is not something that there is a quick fix for or a how-to book that can get you through it if you just follow steps…
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One of the most stressful times of someone’s life is when a loved one dies. One of the things that can make it even worse is when that person is now required to make very important decisions that they were…
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Most people don’t take the time to make known their wishes for their funeral arrangements. We won’t be there alive, in person, to see what people choose for us. However, it can be a loving service for our loved ones…
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When attending a funeral it is wise to adhere to the customs and beliefs of the family members of the deceased. Then again, what is your reason for going to the funeral of a dearly depart friend and/or relative? For…
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The best way to make funeral arrangements is before you die. If you care for the loved ones you leave behind you can save them considerable difficulty by having most of your arrangements already in place and fully funded. You…
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How to deal with grief? Let me count the ways. For a child grief can be a never ending imagination of confusion and as for an adult, grief can rearrange the way one thinks of lives. Grief, how to hold…
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It is common to feel as if the world seems as though it is spinning as you stand still in grief. That “your world” has stopped, come to an abrupt halt even though others around you are functioning normally. Even…
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You’re pregnant and your excited and happy to hear the news. You start daydreaming of your baby. Wondering what he or she will look like. You’re cautious and are doing everything right. You keep wondering and daydreaming about the little…
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What is the worst feeling that an individual can encounter? It’s the bereavement over the loss of a loved one. It’s the sorrow in knowing that their physical presence will never be seen again. It is the grief in knowing…
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I would say that it goes without saying that dealing with grief is one of the most emotional traumas a human being has to deal with. Because it does not discriminate with age, race’s or culture. One thing is true…
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I recall a period in time, at about 18 months after my husband passed away, that I felt pretty good about myself. I had handled what life had thrown me and come out battered, but mostly okay on the other…
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It was November 2002 and my husband and I were in our RV on a road trip to see my father in Southern, CA. I hadn’t spoken to him in many years because he had been a bad father. He…
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A traumatic event can make any of us feel shattered, fragmented, and overwhelmed. Some people feel like they’re going crazy or will never get control of the anxiety they are feeling. We all endure a variety of traumas in life…
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Just because someone is grieving doesn’t mean that they don’t still have all their faculties. It makes no sense to automatically presume that they have lost the ability to think and act for themselves purely because they are grieving over…
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Saying good-bye would be great if everyone had a chance to do it, however that’s not always the case. When a loved one passes without warning the only thing you can do is know that you loved them and that…
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