The Bereaved

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“The bereaved cannot communicate with the unbereaved.” ―Iris Murdoch

Trust Your Partner’s Way Of Coping…

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“Trust your partner's way of coping to be the best they are able to do and be at every moment in time.” ―Nathalie Himmelrich

When Grief After A Loss Is Long-Lasting

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https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/11/opinion/letters/long-lasting-grief.html

Breathe Through It

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I've always wondered what the hell is wrong with the majority of the people in this world. For some unknown reason, they believe caffeine, sunshine, fresh air, a glass of water, or a cup of tea will magically solve ALL of your problems. If only it were so simple! Have you ever felt better when … Continue reading Breathe Through It

Time Heals Everything, That’s What Everyone Says…

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“Time heals everything, that’s what everyone says. Wounds heal and leave only scars behind. But some wounds run too deep to heal, and pierce the deepest layers of one’s soul. They stay there unhealed and ready to ooze blood at the first sign of grief.”―Neena H. Brar

Eleven Days

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For some reason, the number of days hit me. December is never an easy month for me, but this year I've got more grief than usual weighing on my heart. It's unbelievably intense and heavy. I try to talk about it, and the pain seizes control of my vocal cords. It shuts me up and … Continue reading Eleven Days

Experiencing What You Can’t Talk About

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Sometimes, we go through something we cannot talk about. Something deeply private and painful. I want to share what I have been through, but it's not entirely my story to tell. To some degree, it is entirely mine, but I'm not selfish. Someone else has a vested interest in this pain, and so, I am … Continue reading Experiencing What You Can’t Talk About

The Stages of Grief Explained and How to Cope with Loss

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https://news.yahoo.com/stages-grief-explained-cope-loss-225800660.html

I Can’t Believe This Needs To Be Said

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It's all black spots around my vision right now. The entire week has been a struggle and a daze for me. Yes, I've shared a few things on social media this week and made sure my website was updated; but that doesn't mean I'm all right! I'll respond to people when I can. I will … Continue reading I Can’t Believe This Needs To Be Said

Three

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“La tristesse durera toujours." [The sadness will last forever.] ―Vincent van Gogh The past four plus days have been a nightmare. First, I ignored a very obvious death sign. I won't explain it since most people are not believers, but it shakes me to my core. Between Thursday and Sunday, I lost three people. Two … Continue reading Three