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Grieving the Loss of Your Parent
My mother, lying in a darkened hospital room, was close to death. But as she reached for my hand and looked…
Five things to Consider as You Prepare to Retire
Retirement offers a unique opportunity for us to nurture our spirits by giving us chances for creativity, contribution, fulfillment, serenity, self-discovery,…
Children | Coping with Death | Grief | Parent
Handling the Heartbreak When a Baby Dies
These are the voices of parents of some of the many thousands of children who are stillborn, who die as newborns,…
Dealing With All the “Stuff” After a Loved One Dies
Sorting through the belongings of a loved one can bring up many issues: pain of past hurts, sadness of hopes…
Aging Parent | Children | Coping with Death | Grief | Parent | Spiritual
Losing Your Dad
Losing your dad is one of life’s most painful and traumatic events. It’s different for each person, yet there are…
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Losing Your Mom
Mothers are not perfect and neither are their children. Some mothers are confidants, others are critics. Some mothers maintain control even…
Things You Should Know When Someone Dies Unexpectedly
I recently attended a grief presentation where the speaker pointed out that Americans hide from death. We don’t talk about it,…
Things To Consider in Completing an Advance Directive for Healthcare
Many people think that Advance Healthcare Planning is only for elderly and ill people. While the actions of completing and discussing…