It’s a horrible experience losing a loved one. It takes away the very foundations of normality and makes time stop. Almost in a daze of disbelief, those who are left behind have to make arrangements for a funeral of someone…
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Time heals all wounds is a comforting thought, but is fundamentally wrong. Actually, my premise is not that the statement itself is wrong, but instead the concept of time, is where-in lies the flaw. A phrase heard quite often after…
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A miscarriage affects different people in many different ways. I remember how thrilled I was to find out I was going to be a mother. Going to the doctor at that time was not a chore but an adventure. They…
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Losing someone you love causes emotional upheaval. Not only do you miss the person, you grieve because you must go on without him/her. Love is sharing your life and provides meaning to life. Love makes you see life from someone…
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The death of a loved one is never a simple experience. There are emotions, families, finances, and a myriad of decisions to be made. Once things settle down many people choose to memorialize the loved one in some way. Memorializing…
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Watching a loved one journey through the grieving process can be a heart-wrenching and humbling experience. It can be challenging to navigate the best combination of being involved, showing support, and allowing the process to flow freely. Your friend is…
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I had a stroke and six weeks later my brother died. My mother wondered aloud why her son chose such a bad time to die. But of course we all know that unless you commit suicide, you don’t chose your…
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Losing a loved one is always very difficult. It’s a fact of life, but that doesn’t make it any easier to deal with. It’s important to seek solace in the fact that just because a loved one has moved on, their memory…
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I always believed I was a tough solid and stable stiff upper lip type guy. A soldier since I was 16 years old very little could shock me.Then my daughter died. My wife and I had just arrived at work…
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Mortality: My thoughts In the recesses of my mind is the enigma we all ponder death. Fear of death is number one in our catalog of what-to-be-afraid-of-in-this-life and yet it is the one thing we will all share at sometime….
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Loosing my mother is a thought I prefer not to have to deal with. My mother is diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer and has only been given 9 months to live. This comes at a moment when I am trying to…
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I have held many dying creatures in my hands and felt the moment when some energy departed, leaving me with just an empty husk. The consciousness that was my mother has left its shell, but somewhere, the essence that was…
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If you ask a widow, he/she will more than likely say that dealing with other people is one of the most challenging aspects of becoming a widow. It can be frustrating, anger provoking, thought provoking and it can be energy-draining….
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When considering the question of whether or not committing suicide is wrong, it is very important to remember that not all suicides are the same. Would it be wrong for a pedophile to commit suicide because he can’t stop himself…
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When arranging a funeral service, it’s very hard to please everyone. The first consideration should be any wishes made by the deceased prior to their death. This is their goodbye to the world, and they play the leading role in…
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My ex fiancé committed suicide seven and a half years ago and I struggle with this very question every day. At first I would say he was coward, he left two little boys behind and there was nothing that was…
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No one wants to make funeral arrangements; we don’t want to have funerals! Unfortunately, funerals are as inevitable as births, and everyone will one day have to face the task of planning a funeral. Funerals differ greatly, depending on the…
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Appreciating life is a choice and a decision we all have to make. I see wonderful lives through all the children I pass by when I smile and wave at them. I also love and enjoy seeing the many butterflies…
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Creating a Memorial Video As we seek to memorialize our loved ones one of the most engaging and up to date methods of doing so is a memorial video. The great news is that you don’t have to wait until…
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I thought I was well trained in grief. After all, I lost a husband at age 35 suddenly and unexpectedly. No reason, no explanation, and no time to say goodbye. I thought I was well versed in the subject of…
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These days, therapists spend a lot of time with people who are newly single because of death, desertion or divorce. There is a classic progression in all these cases from grief through anger to new strength. One thing they all…
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Many times in everyones life, death comes with no warning. When this occurs, no one has the chance to say their goodbyes to the their loved one. In todays world there are so many things that can take a loved…
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Why would anyone who takes his or her own life be considered a coward? Not too many of us have the guts to harm ourselves to the point of death. I can’t even stand to stick myself to test my…
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After the death of a family member or a close friend, it is natural that you would want to create a memorial to that person. Though there is nothing that can ease the pain of your loss, there are many…
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Recently, a friend presented me with a question. If we knew God’s greater plan, or why we are meant to endure such things, would that make it any easier? I have spent countless nights pleading to God in an effort…
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A miscarriage is not only the loss of the life of a precious unborn baby, it is also the loss of hope for many others involved. Parents-to-be feel the crushing loss of having their child die before getting the…
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A eulogy is a speech at a funeral or memorial service to commemorate the life and achievements of the deceased. The best eulogies come from the heart and are written and delivered by someone close to the departed, so it…
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This is what I wanted my mother to know. I never got to say this, so I will do so now. Saying goodbye, when you know it is forever is heart wrenching. How do you tell someone goodbye when they…
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Moving on after the death of a loved one is as complicated a process as anyone will ever face. In fact, the phrase “moving on” really isn’t appropriate when referring to the death of a spouse or loved one. The…
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There are an infinite number of ways to support a friend going through a crisis. It is possible to offer them solace and comfort, a shoulder to cry on, or even practical help and support which they may temporarily in…
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