Have you ever wanted to start journaling, but felt you wouldn’t be any good at it? Or maybe you’ve felt that writing just isn’t your thing? Guest author Maureen Hunter shares some easy ways to get started, even if you’ve never tried to journal before.
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After facing three suicide losses, Guest author Catherine Greenleaf discovered that the way you think about yourself can determine what kind of experiences you will have. She shares thoughts on how positive daily affirmations can help us to heal after any kind of loss.
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It is widely known that men and women process emotions differently and being in a relationship with someone who has lost a loved one can be particularly challenging. Guest author Maureen Hunter shares some insight on how to respect and support each other through these differences.
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The truth about grief and loss is that they do not always come with pretty, neatly packaged feelings. Many of us have had thoughts that we may be afraid to share with others, for fear of what they may think of us, for fear that they may see how broken the loss has truly left us. One very honest woman shares her thoughts here, and helps us to see the many faces of grief.
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During and after her mother’s battle with cancer, guest author Meghan O’Rourke found that society’s picture of grief did not fit her own experience. She shares what she learned, and what she still hopes to learn by delving into her own personal feelings of loss.
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Ten years after losing her husband in the 9/11 attacks, guest author Abigail Carter looks at the many ways her life has changed. She shares how she and her children have created a a new and wonderful life together, a life that may have seemed impossible when she first lost her husband.
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Many of us have questioned our words or actions after a loved one has died. Guest author Kelly Buckley reminds us that we can either spend our energy rehashing the past, or put our energy towards positive growth in our present.
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Our grief can change us in ways we sometimes don’t recognize or appreciate. Our guest author shares 7 ways grief over her son’s death changed her, and molded her into a new person.
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Part of grieving involves finding new ways to stay connected to the memory of your loved one. Guest Author Kati Rice shares how that has helped her to discover how she’d like to show her love to friends and family who are still here.
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It can be hard to know what to say or do when a coworker experiences a death in their family. While there are no perfect answers, author Alisha Krukowski shares some things you can do (and not do) to make things a little easier on everyone.
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