It’s a holiday weekend, which usually means it’s a time for friends and family to gather. Even if you’re invited to join in, you may have some tough moments ahead. Despite the merriment and companionship, it’s glaringly obvious to you ...
Dr. Susan A. Berger is a clinical social worker, a specialist in the field of grief and loss, and the author of “The Five Ways We Grieve.” She defines five types or ways that different people respond to ...
“The idea of immortality...will continue to ebb and flow beneath the mists and clouds of doubt and darkness as long as love kisses the lips of death. It is the rainbow - hope, shining upon the tears of grief.” -Robert ...
Often, with loss, you misplace your ability to focus. There may be lots of articles, blogs and books out there that contain the answers to your questions, but, especially at the inception of your grief, it’s too hard to concentrate ...
“A brain is only capable of what it could conceive, and it couldn’t conceive what it hasn’t experienced.” -Graham Greene- You might take this message to heart, if you're starting to think about the possibility of inviting new love into your ...
It’s easy to blame your lack of energy on the grief you’re feeling over the loss of your partner. The combination of overwhelming sad thoughts, a lack of sleep plus the added responsibilities you may have as a single person ...
As Father’s Day is almost upon us, I want to continue with Roslyn’s train of thought from yesterday about ways to help your children mourn in a healthy manner. Before you experienced the loss of your partner, the only thing ...
Here is one of the worst things about having someone you love die: it happens again every single morning.The soft web of sleep begins to clear and then, in an instant, your mind asks and answers a dreadful question. ~Anna ...