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When the Holidays Hurt: Some Thoughts About Grief, Love, and Getting Through It
It seems like the holidays have a way of always sneaking up on us. One minute it’s pumpkin-spice season and the next thing we know, there are twinkling lights everywhere, Christmas playlists in every store, kids running on sugar highs while parents are running on fumes, and everyone asking, “So… any exciting plans for the holidays?” For many people, this time of year feels warm and magical. For others, especially those who are grieving, it feels like walking through a place
My Grief Looks Like Guns N' Roses
We turn away from death. Someone else handles the dead. Someone else makes the arrangements. Someone else takes care of it. We don’t deal with it. This makes me wonder: Does turning away from the process of death hinder our grief? She’s got a smile that it seems to me Reminds me of childhood memories Where everything was as fresh as the bright blue sky Looking death in the eyes was the most selfless thing I could have done. Instead of having the veterinarian deal w
Why Your Story Matters: The Role of Family of Origin and Attachment in Trauma Therapy
When we begin therapy, we often want to focus on what's happening right now — the anxiety, the relationship struggles, the patterns...
When Asking "What If" Makes Grief Even Harder
“What if I had called one more time just to check in? What if he didn’t know how loved he was before he died? What if she would not have...
Movies and Mental Health
One of the best ways to relax and unwind at the end of a long day is by watching a movie. Movies create a myriad of emotions for people....
Guiding Light to a Friend in Grief
Losing a loved one is one of the most challenging and perhaps complex human experiences. This often leaves a grieving individual on an...
The Mourning Before
Grieving a Pet Who is Still Alive The Bad News: My dog is going to die. The Good News: He doesn’t know it yet. He’s okay. I’m not. Cocoa...
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