Tag Archives: Grief

“The Fear of Losing This” by Florist

A reflective, indie-pop song asks how we can make peace with life's impermanence

“The Fear of Losing This,” by indie folk group Florist, delves into the confrontation of life’s ephemeral nature and the quest to find solace in the inevitability of loss. Emily Sprague, Florist’s vocalist and songwriter, showcases her unique ability to … Continue reading

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Our Monthly Tip: Record a Conversation with Your Loved One

Preserve your loved one’s cherished memories, family histories and favorite stories.

Our Tip of The Month: An excellent way to preserve the memory of a loved one is to record a conversation with them while they are still vibrant and present. Delving into discussions about their childhood, the invaluable life lessons … Continue reading

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Comfort After Tragedy: A Love Legacy From a Friend

Learning how to live better after loss

This is Jeri’s story as told to Melissa Gouty. Our “Opening Our Hearts” stories are based on people’s real-life experiences. By sharing these experiences publicly, we hope to help our readers feel less alone in their grief and, ultimately, to … Continue reading

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“Bah, Humbug!” by Heather Horrocks

The Christmas novella mixes bits of loss and grief with comedy and romance

Over this holiday break, I read through Heather Horrocks’ “BAH, HUMBUG! (A Romantic Comedy Christmas Novella).” I didn’t expect to find an underlying message about loss and grief, but, alas, there it was, nestled among this lighthearted story of holidays … Continue reading

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“Grief is the price we pay for being close to one another. If we want to avoid our grief, we simply avoid each other.”

- Thomas Lynch
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“The Best of Us” by Joyce Maynard

A brutally honest memoir of love and loss

  “How do two people get through the day when one of them has a tumor inside his abdomen that may be killing him, and the other is simply consumed with grief?” This is the question that Joyce Maynard asks … Continue reading

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