As you go through your daily life, you may not feel the loss of a loved one as much as you do during the holidays. The grief during the holidays can be the worst because you begin to think about all the memories you’ve had with your loved one. And how family gatherings will forever be changed without them there. Certain traditions may bring back grief that you thought you’d…
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Are you trying to find a way to talk about death with your kids? Death is one of life’s certainties, and every year in the United States there are more than 2.8 million deaths. Depending on where you are in your life, there may not be a way to avoid speaking to your kids about the loss of a loved one. Sometimes speaking to young kids about death is a hard but necessary…
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We know that everyoneexperiences griefin a different way. What do you when a friend or relative is grieving because they have lost a loved one? You would traditionally send them flowers to show your sympathy. And yet, you should really consider whether the grieving person really needs yet another bunch of flowers. There are only so many flowers people want. That’s why it’s always useful to send alternative sympathy gifts….
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Losing someone is always hard. The grieving process is different for everyone but there’s one thing that always seems to help, and that’s having the support of others. One common way of showing the family of the deceased that you care and that you’re here for whatever they need is by giving them sympathy plants. However, it’s important to know the meaning behind each flower before you choose one. Keep…
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Over two million people die every year in the US. When that person is someone close to you, their deathwill changeyour life forever. If you know someone whose loved one has recently died, then showing that you care and are there to support them isthe best thing you can do. But, you may be wondering how you do this. Everyone responds differently to grief, but ultimately, telling your friend that…
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When a spouse dies, it can be the most painful, traumatic experience in a person’s life. There is a multitude of different emotions, thoughts, and concerns spinning around in your head. But there are ways where you can work to mitigate this, at least as much as is possible in such a heartbreaking time. When A Spouse Dies: Don’t Blame Yourself Often, when something so dreadful happens, people blame themselves….
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Coping with the sudden death of someone you love is never easy. Especially when you lose them to suicide. Unfortunately, over 48,000 people die this way every year. The days, weeks and months that follow are inevitably full of deep emotional suffering. There’s the initial shock, followed by questions, frustrations, doubts, and overwhelming heartache. It’s a lot for anybody to overcome. Are you suicide grieving and looking for ways to ease the…
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Every year, almost 3 million Americans die. When the deceased is your loved one, itwill completely changeyour lifeforever. Sometimes, you are left wondering why them and not me? It can be easy todevelop negative behaviors and mentalhealth issues while you are grieving. It’s important to look after yourself even when this feels impossible. One of the best ways to get through this difficult time is with the help of a local…
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Did you know that the Finnish are the happiest people in the world? You don’t have to move to Finland to find happiness. Learning to live life to the fullest wherever you are in the world is the key to happiness. Whether you’re living in Japan, Germany, Nigeria or Mexico, the trick to learn how to live your life is always the same. Are you ready to discover everything you need to…
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Seneca once said, “sometimes even to live is an act of courage.” Living can indeed be one of the most challenging things we do. So, we keep our heads down and get throughlife as best we can. But for many of us, we gain insight and clarity only at the very last moment of our lives. This is often when it’s too late to make a change. Do you need…
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