We are helpless when it comes to death. There is absolutely no way we can manage, control or stop it. It’s going to happen to each and every one of us. And before it’s our turn at the deli counter, we will be confronted with the deaths of those we cannot imagine living without. And […]
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Who are you? Are you your work? Are you where you live? Are you the house you live in? Are you your parents? Are you your children? Are you your church? Are you your community? Are you your clothes? Are you your hobbies? Are you your pets? Are you what you hate? Are you what
I was reading Marty Tousley’s article on Coping with Sleepless in Grief today. It’s a good list of tips, and I would agree that getting enough sleep is important. We’re much less able to cope well with our grief when we’re down to the bone exhausted. Unfortunately sleeplessness is an incredibly common experience for those
Days later I learned that a very good friend’s husband was hit by a bus and left in critical condition only to pass away shortly after. He was a great man with a sweet soul and a gentle nature. He loved his animals, his wife, and kids, and seemed to always have a smile for
So today I rest…distract myself with a frivolous book, a good friend and a browse through my favorite cottage shop…to give my mind, soul and body a reprieve. Just for today. Read Grief Weary? Yes, taking a break! In the first few months of grief, we all go through daily life on autopilot while our
Most of us think of grief as a normal response to loss, and it is a completely normal and natural response. Unfortunately this definition of grief doesn’t tell us much about the nature of grief. It doesn’t tell what to expect and it certainly doesn’t give it purpose and meaning. So I’d like to broaden
In a recent post, Healing Grief & the Fear of Tests, I wrote about the importance of acknowledging and even embracing your grief. I know…I can feel people recoiling as I write that. The most common reaction is “If I give into it, it may never stop.” It can certainly feel that way and yet,