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Monthly Archives: January 2013
The Purpose of Grief
It is innate for you to attach to things and people; to hold things of importance close to your heart. Thus it is also natural for you to feel a void when what you hold special is no longer present … Continue reading
Posted in Depression, Grief, starting over
Tagged emotions, feelings, grief, loss, meaning, mourning, new normal, purpose
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Blending… or Bending, ah Breaking?
Yours, Mine, and Ours: The Art of Blending Families Divorce, remarriage, single parents – eventually these may result in a blending of families. No stress, there, right? Let’s first define what a family is. Some believe this is your birth … Continue reading
Posted in Blended or Step Family, Divorce, Marriage, Step Moms
Tagged blended family, communication, couples, divorce, family, relationships, remarriage, starting over, step children, step kids
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When the caregiver is sick
Cancer is a big deal. Probably doesn’t get much worse than that when it comes to not feeling good. Just when June trusts that I will be there when she needs me, I end up with a nasty cold. The … Continue reading
Changing Priorities
Even with the best intentions, priorities change when you are ill. June and I have had to live life on the edge with our planning. Occasionally things go as scheduled but we don’t give it a second thought. June has … Continue reading
Depression Details
Depression is treatable, however often goes without being reported or diagnosed. Depression can adversely affect the course and outcome of common chronic conditions, such as arthritis, asthma, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and obesity. Depression also can result in increased work … Continue reading