I believe most people truly want to be helpful when their loved one is hurting after a loss. And yet, most people probably don't know what to say, so they just say whatever seems right at the moment. Often what we think is right, or what we have been taught to say, isn't always … [Read more...] about What Not To Say to a Griever
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does time really heal all wounds?
This common saying may be true for scraped knees and paper cuts, but not for broken hearts. Yes, it does take time to recover from emotional pain, but time alone is not enough. The following article is a great example of why time just isn't enough. The FLAW in T.H.A.W. Most dangerous of the … [Read more...] about does time really heal all wounds?
stages of grief?
Many years ago Elizabeth Kubler-Ross wrote a book entitled On Death and Dying. The book identified five stages that a dying person goes through when they are told that they have a terminal illness. Those stages are: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. For many years, in the … [Read more...] about stages of grief?
’tis the season to be lonely
Are the Holidays a Difficult Time for You? Many people have lost loved ones, relationships, or health throughout the year. Often the first holiday season that comes along without the loved one, or without the ability to do the things you usually enjoy, creates a deeper sense of loss than other … [Read more...] about ’tis the season to be lonely
