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Celebrating the Anniversary Date

Posted on November 21, 2011 by admin

The Celebration Date of the passing of your loved one marks another year in the timeline of grief. Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Levi

Posted on September 17, 2011 by admin

Today is Levi’s birthday.  This is the 8th that I have celebrated since his passing.  So, I get the question?  Does it get any better? That is a tough one to answer because, it may not get any better, but … Continue reading →

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Happy Mothers Day

Posted on May 9, 2011 by admin

Yesterday was Mothers Day. For me, this is a particularly tough day. When Levi passed, I questioned, “Am I still a Mom?”.  Now I know clearly, that yes, I will always be Levi’s Mom.  My child is in the spiritual … Continue reading →

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Find an Objective Listener. Get Grief Counseling.

Posted on January 19, 2011 by admin

Where can you find an objective listener? Clergy, funeral directors, family therapists, nurses, social workers or a physician can be objective listeners. Yes, there are professionals who specialize in grief counseling and grief therapy, but there are still many places … Continue reading →

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Tips on How to Pick a Grief Support Group.

Posted on January 18, 2011 by admin

A general support group may be less threatening because it does not specify any one type of grief. You can always choose how much you share and when you are ready to share it. Initially you can keep the more … Continue reading →

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Stages of Grief. One Day at a Time.

Posted on January 15, 2011 by admin

Dr. Elisabeth Kubler Ross developed  these basic stages of grief: Denial – The brain cannot take in this information so it denies it.  Over time, we know, it is true. Anger – Unfortunately, we look for someone or some thing … Continue reading →

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Grief Poems and Songs help with the Grief Process

Posted on January 15, 2011 by admin

Grief poems and songs are a tool that moves you through the grief process especially through holidays or special dates. I particularly find certain songs to be comforting.  Often they remind me of Levi, I may remember him singing or … Continue reading →

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7 Stages of Grief. There is no Short Cut.

Posted on January 15, 2011 by admin

The 7 Stages is very similar to the original stages of grief. 1.     Shock.  Total disbelief. 2.    Pain and guilt.  Your body reacts physically.  I got nauseous every time I remembered what was happening.  It is natural to have guilt … Continue reading →

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How Kubler Ross Stages of Grief gave me a Blueprint.

Posted on January 15, 2011 by admin

Dr. Elisabeth Kubler Ross wrote a book in 1969 “On Death and Dying”.  This brought attention for the first time to these specific 5 stages.  Since that time, others have written about stages of grief.  I urge you to spend … Continue reading →

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Losing Your Only by Dr Debi Yohn Now Available

Posted on January 1, 2011 by admin

More and more people and families are dealing with the loss of loved ones of all ages – and there are so many that have no idea how to grieve and how to make the necessary changes in their lives. … Continue reading →

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