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Next Sunday will be the eight Father’s Day since the death of guest writer Abigail Carter’s husband, and father of their two children. She reflects on what the day meant before his death, immediately after, and now, 8 years later.
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Bill Cushnie, M.Div., & retired president & owner of Strategic Solutions, a group dynamics/adult education consulting firm.
Patti Cox, Bereavement counselor and children, teen and adult grief support group facilitator.
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Graduation Without You
In one month, guest writer Samantha Halle will graduate from high school. As the days inch closer and closer to graduation, a fact that she’s known for seven years has become increasingly more real: her dad won’t be there.
Read More...Mother’s or Father’s Day in the Classroom with a Bereaved Child
When a mother or father dies, teachers and other school professionals may feel conflicted about having classroom activities focusing on the holiday. Hello Grief recommends that Mother’s Day school activities focus more on the role of mothers than on the actual person.
Read More...Mother’s Day, Minus Mom
When your Mom’s dead, Mother’s Day is a little…different. Author Alisha Krukowski talks about how she celebrates the day, and addresses the often awkward conversations with unknowing strangers who inquire about her Mother’s Day plans.
Read More...Celebrate You More, Mourn You Less
Her father’s birthday always struck Author Elizabeth Sullivan as ironic – it was a day marking an age that he did not have a chance to reach. A day that was yet another reminder of an untimely death. But her perspective changed when Elizabeth decided to celebrate her Dad’s birthday by doing all the things he loved.
Read More...The Valentine’s Challenge
Special days are difficult for the grieving. Valentine’s Day is a particular challenge for those who have lost a spouse or partner. Author Bill Cushnie discusses coping ideas to help widows and widowers get through a day that celebrates relationships and romance.
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