To live is to suffer, to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering. ~ Friedrich NietzscheIt is difficult to imagine surviving grief much less transcending it. How do we triumph over sorrow when it seems as if our pain will never end?
Monday, March 25, 2024
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Understanding and Managing Grief, March 17 - March 23, 2024
From the loss of my daughter and countless hundreds of families I’ve helped over the years, I mapped out eight guidelines for how to go on after a devastating loss called “The Eight Honorings.” As outlined in my book, How We Go On, each of these honorings speaks to the answerable and unanswerable questions that Meghan’s parents are asking. The Love That Never Dies « Psychology Today
Monday, March 18, 2024
Take Care in Seeking Comfort and Support in Grief
You need many teachers, not one teacher; you need many gurus, not one guru; you need many books not one book! ~ Mehmet Murat ildan
A reader writes: One of my recent problems has to to do with a book I’m reading, consisting mainly of writings and 'lectures' by a man who claims to be an actual avatar, a real embodiment of God Itself, and whose claims of how things really are, and how a continuing life might be for anyone, are very, very close to what I already believed to be the most logical and sensible way things probably worked. BUT, a few of the things he says have also been not only different, but quite frightening, at least to me.Sunday, March 17, 2024
Understanding and Managing Grief, March 10 - March 16, 2024
When people talk about managing grief, often this involves grieving for someone who’s already passed. However, there are times when a loved one may be approaching the end of their life, perhaps due to an illness or age. In this situation, some find that they have already begun experiencing aspects of grief. Strategies for Preparing and Coping with Imminent Loss « AfterTalk
Monday, March 11, 2024
Abortion Leads to Partner's Silent, Disenfranchised Grief
Sunday, March 10, 2024
Understanding and Managing Grief, March 3 - March 9, 2024
Asking yourself about the grief process and overdoing this work is a great insight that is always good to examine. I hadn’t thought of the possibility of working so hard at grief that it could be a distraction from stepping into life, but it makes great sense and is a profound insight. The importance of taking time for 'recess' in the grief process « Taos News
Monday, March 4, 2024
Voices of Experience: What You Want Your Loved Ones To Know When You Die
Here Rusty encourages us to convey our final wishes to family and loved ones by preparing our own two envelopes:
Sunday, March 3, 2024
Understanding and Managing Grief, February 25 - March 2, 2024
Losing a parent is devastating. Losing both in a short time creates a unique set of emotional and practical challenges. Navigating grief can be overwhelming, especially when dealing with the Social Security system. Financial planner J.C. Corrigan, CFP® shares his experience so that others might avoid similar issues. Navigating Grief and Benefits When Both Parents Die « Advisor Perspectives
Monday, February 26, 2024
In Grief: The Gift of Forgiveness
Forgiveness is an act of the will, and the will can function regardless of the temperature of the heart. ~ Corrie Ten BoomA reader writes: I lost my mom six weeks ago. We had a distant and strange relationship my entire life as she favored my brother and made no qualms about showing it financially and otherwise. During my childhood there was much conflict in the house and she didn't protect me from it and wasn't remorseful. Dad had 7 heart attacks during my teen years and died when I was 19 (I'm 53 now). Our home revolved around chronic illness and tension and anger. I resented mom during my 20's and 30's for not protecting me from my father and brother and also had trouble with her obvious favoritism toward my brother which she expressed financially. I moved away many years ago and tried to create a more functional environment for myself and learn about love and support in other types of circles.
Sunday, February 25, 2024
Understanding and Managing Grief, February 18 - February 24, 2024
Whether it’s the diagnosis of an advanced cancer or a non-malignant condition such as dementia, heart failure or Parkinson’s disease, the psychological and emotional process of grief can begin many months or even years before the person dies. This experience of mourning a future loss is known as anticipatory grief. Not all mourning happens after bereavement – for some, grief can start years before the death of a loved one « The Conversation