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When a Friend or Someone Special Has Died
The death of a friend is one of those unrecognized losses. While you are busy supporting the family, you find yourself alone in your own feelings of loss and pain. Learn how to honor your own feeli...
Monday, November 9, 2015
When We Cry
A very moving poem about God's presence in our lives when we cry, when we grieve and when we find joy again. Powerful words let you know you are never alone in your pain and suffering and...
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Poetry
Monday, November 9, 2015
Holiday Survivorship Skills
The holidays are a traditional time of joy and laughter, sparkle and glitter, sharing and gift-giving, But for people who are grieving, the holidays may seem inappropriate, affronting, and painful....
Monday, November 9, 2015
Confessions of a Grieving Father
Susan Smith shares her interview with Zig Ziglar, author and world's most sought after motivational speaker about the death of his daughter. Ziglar says that grief is not only unavoidable but desir...
Monday, November 9, 2015
Assertive Bill of Rights
I have the right to say no without feeling guilty. I have the right to be treated with respect. In the Assertive Bill of Rights, understand that you have the right to cope with your loss and y...
Monday, November 9, 2015
How to Select a Quality Nursing Home
Many of us in todays world are having to make some tough decisions with regard to caring for our parents. In fact, we are known as the sandwich generation. Many of us are still caring f...
Monday, November 9, 2015
Journaling Your Journey Through Grief
One simple thing you can do to help you with your grief is to pick up a journal and start writing about your feelings. Many people are uncomfortable with writing but it can be very therapeuti...
Monday, November 9, 2015
Previous Posts
Chocolate Chip Mint
Andy Landis shares her personal reflections about taking life for granted and how important it is sometimes to just stop and savor the moments because life just passes all too quickly. Ev...
Need Washing
A simple story from the internet that talks about faith, trust, and friendship. It is a good example to follow and reminds us not to take for granted any time we have to make memories.
Author Unkn...
The Daffodil Principle
The principle her daffodil garden taught is one of the greatest principles of celebration. That is, learning to move toward our goals and desires one step at a time—often one baby-step at a time—an...
Bella
A child can often open the eyes of an adult on levels we could never comprehend. Come let Bella give you permission to grieve and to love through this simple story about cherishing life and enjoyin...
Children Can Learn Now - Coping Skills for a Lifetime
Sherry Williams White presents information about children in grief and what we can do to help them. She explains that, by allowing children to explore the many dimensions of hurt, loss, p...
Helping Children Understand Death
Suzanne Howell, writer and Christian Counselor provides practical information for helping children deal with the death of a loved one. She provides information to help parents, teachers and caregiv...
How to Help Children Cope with Death
Explaining death to children can be a challenge especially when as adults, we struggle with trying to comprehend what has happened ourselves. It is important to be honest and open with ch...