As the holidays approach, you may be making various wish lists and gift lists for people you love and take care of. This gets much more difficult after the loss of someone close to you. When those around you are deeply depressed and grieving, the Christmas spirit doesn’t exactly fill […]
Continue ReadingThe 6th Stage of Grieving
We are happy to recognize the great strides our society has made in the last decade toward acceptance and understanding of those who suffer from mental illness. Conversations about depression that used to be such a taboo are now validated and celebrated as discourse towards healing. We applaud those of […]
Continue ReadingSongs to Help You Heal
People sometimes suggest steering away from the “sad stuff” when you’re wrestling with grief and pain, but we’re actually here to tell you the opposite: sometimes we need musical empathy to release some of the emotional tension that builds up inside us. Curl up with some tea and some headphones […]
Continue ReadingMother’s Day When Mom Isn’t Around
Coping with the death of a mother, no matter your age, is a complicated and painful process that can be especially difficult this time of year. Though Mother’s Day has come and gone, you can still celebrate a mother you remember by dedicating time to several mom-centered activities. Use Old […]
Continue Reading“What can I do?”
How to avoid insensitivity and actually help someone who is grieving Death is not something that most people feel comfortable with. It can be difficult to know how to act around death or talk about death. When someone you love suffers a loss in their life, you naturally want to […]
Continue ReadingHow to: Put Together a Funeral Program
Here’s a guide for how to put together a funeral program that relays information, looks professional, and becomes a keepsake that funeral guests cherish for long after the event. If you’ve found yourself planning a loved one’s funeral, you know that there are elements of funeral planning that you have […]
Continue ReadingWriting a Eulogy? We Can Help
If you’ve been tasked with writing the eulogy for your recently deceased loved one, you may be thinking; how do I start? What do I focus on? How can I do this person’s life justice? We’ve been in this position before and we have a little advice for the layman-turned-writer […]
Continue ReadingCreating Your New Normal
Let’s talk about creating a “new normal” after a love one passes. You may be trying to restore some peace and order after your loved one dies, but find yourself unable to get “back to normal.” No matter how much time has passed since your loss, “normal” might not be […]
Continue ReadingSocial Media Etiquette after a Death
You may be familiar with polite practices when it comes to sending cards or flowers or dressing for a funeral, but now that technology is so prevalent in our society and in our personal lives, the question arises: what rules exist about social media when someone dies? A Delicate Balance […]
Continue Reading4 Books to Read about Grief
Dealing with grief is never something we are prepared for, and whether you are currently reeling from the loss of a loved one, or are trying to reach out to someone who is grieving, we’ve compiled some of the most-recommended books on the subjects of grief and loss to hopefully […]
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