Have you ever picked up a hobby because a friend or relative was really into it? Did you try to see if they’re truly onto something? Writer Yia Lor of Eau Claire did this with geocaching, an outdoor activity her late sister, Jer Lor, loved to do with her kids. == My sister, Jer, was| Wisconsin Life
It is rather rare for terminal diagnoses to be easily met with peace and acceptance – as it usually leads the patient to question everything that he or she is being told, and is likely to undergo five stages of grief. During this time, grief counseling is very important not only for the family of the patient, but for the...| The Psychology Notes Headquarters
There were always five or six of us in the car as we drove through Michigan's frigid upper peninsula in the depths of winter, astounded by the banks of snow piled high on the side of the road, far taller than our car. We were crammed onto the bench seats of the vehicle, often singing, always laughing, as we passed through tiny villages en route to public schools in towns only slightly larger than the ones we had passed through. (For the younger readers of this blog, there was a time not all t...| The Marmelade Gypsy
Does your spouse withdraw when you’re going through a tough time? Seasons of grief, loss, and waiting are difficult for everyone. But we each survive those seasons in different ways. Maybe your spouse self-isolates during times like this, but you crave deep connection. How can you persuade them to open up to you? You want to join with your spouse’s spirit and get through this together. You’re eager to walk alongside them and share their grief, but they’re so private about their feelin...| SYMBIS Assessment
Last week my brother, two sisters and I met on Zoom to go to my Polish Grandma’s funeral. Babcia’s funeral … More| Theology Considering Culture
The Healing Power of Pets is a real thing. In this post I'm specifically focussing on the comfort my cats give me. For grieving people, pets provide support that can be incredibly soothing. Sharing your space and time with an animal can help fill the silence that loss often brings, offering a sense of companionship and| Write of the Middle
Today is Sarah’s birthday, our eighth without her. “Eight.” Such an inadequate number to describe the span of my painfully missing and longing for my child. “Forever” …| Listening to Him
When we lost our (believing) son to suicide last month, we received hundreds of cards and Facebook notes assuring us of people’s care and sympathy. What a blessing!| Probe Ministries
In the midst of huge life changes, including losing her husband, Ellen is prepping her house for sharing it, and looking forward to spring.| Sharing Housing
There was a pretty dark period in my life, thousands of miles away from my mother as she was dying. I worked as a headhunter in Manhattan. Mostly I was an account coordinator, which meant I support…| phreddiva