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Grieving BEFORE Loss
Anticipatory Grief occurs prior to death and is similar to the normal mourning process. This kind of grief impacts both the family or loved ones as well as the person dying. Let me clear, anticipatory grief does not just apply … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Grief
Tagged anticipatory grief, Anxiety, depression, grief, grieving, loss
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Grief and Gratitude
I know this may sound like the impossible but hear me out. We have all experienced a great love and lost it. We know the pain and emptiness that is left in the void of loss. We believe, in the … Continue reading
Your New Normal
You’ve only known this man or woman as your spouse. You’ve been married a lifetime. You’ve built dreams and memories around this relationship. You’ve been at the same company forever. You’ve grown and matured into a credible, responsible, and loyal … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Divorce, Grief, starting over
Tagged death, divorce, grief, loss, new normal, starting over
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Remembering My Father
I received an early morning phone call on 3/28/12 that my father (69) passed away. It was a bit of a surprise; he had survived several risky surgeries rife with complications – he had been home about 3 weeks after … Continue reading
Posted in Depression, Grief, Relationships (other)
Tagged chronic illness, death, family, father, grief, loss
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The Year of First’s
The Year of First’s Some say nothing is harder than the loss, until you experience the Year of First’s. The first day, the first week, the first month… and every gut wrenching memorable milestone in between! Maybe it’s a birthday … Continue reading
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Tagged anniversary, birthday, grief, loss, memories, new normal
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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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