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The Sound of a Gunshot
How a stranger’s death changed the course of my lifeThis is an anonymous story, as told by Aurora Wells about a man’s experience of witnessing a man shot to death. Our “Opening Our Hearts” stories are based on people’s real-life […]
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Grieving the Loss of Health
Grappling with the complex emotions associated with terminal illnessWe grieve deeply when we learn that we are losing our most precious possession — our health. Our grief is even more profound when that knowledge comes with the possibility of imminent death, as we anticipate the many losses that are to come.
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Feeling Angry? Good! If You’re Grieving, It Just Might Help!
Anger comes with grief, that we know, but it’s often seen as negative, when it can empower us.Instead of viewing anger as an uncomfortable emotion that is best suppressed, two recent articles argue that it deserves to be recognized as a valuable part of the grieving— and healing— process.
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A Portrait Lost and Found
How posing for nude photographs brought me solace in griefThe story of Kate losing her grandmother. The death causing her to make a decision out of character to pose at the time of her grandmother’s death for nude photos. She now realizes that decision gave her solace in her grief.
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27 Hilarious Quotes About Seasons, Cycles, and the Passage of Time
A collection of humorous observations on seasons of life, aging, and the passage of time to keep you young at heart1.“You don’t stop laughing when you grow old, you grow old when you stop laughing.” — Bernard Shaw 2.”The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly and […]
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“The Ones We Couldn’t Be” Music Review: Writing the Ballad Helped Bonnie Raitt Work Through Her Grief
In a heartstring-tugging ballad, Bonnie Raitt touches upon loss, regret and forgiveness.Bonnie Raitt spent time working and writing to process everything she’d been through and did some grief work with a support person to overcome her loss and trauma.
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Our Monthly Tip: Honor a Loved One during an Autumn Memorial Reception with a Flower Bar
A seasonal touch can make festive and beautiful table decor for an autumn memorial receptionOur Tip of the Month: Add a Mid-Century Flower Bar for an Autumn Memorial Reception Table Autumn often symbolizes change and reflection, providing a poignant backdrop for end-of-life ceremonies that […]
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“The Wealth of Your Life”
A handy spiral-bound booklet to prepare your ethical will in writingAn ethical will, or what I prefer to call a heart will, is perhaps the most extraordinary gift someone who is terminally ill can leave to a family member. In […]
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Understanding the Dying Process
Knowing what a dying body needs and doesn’t need is crucial to providing end of life careA hospice worker helps families understand the dying process as the body shuts down during the days and hours prior to death. What to expect and what not to do.
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