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Tag Archives: Grief Loss and Bereavement
“Shine On” by May Erlewine
An inspirational folk song that can lift the spirits of those struggling with grief
When you are grieving a loss, there are times when simply getting up in the morning seems like too much to bear. Life itself can feel overwhelming and burdensome, as if the simple act of taking in air is too … Continue reading
The Vanishing Act of Bereavement Fares
How the disappearance of airline bereavement fares are costing more than just money
If you’re anything like I am, most of your travel plans are made weeks, months and possibly even years in advance. That family vacation for next spring, the business trip your boss briefly mentioned over lunch… everything is coordinated ahead … Continue reading
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“I Wasn’t Ready to Say Goodbye” by Brook Noel and Pamela D. Blair, Ph.D
Two women describe their experiences of losing loved ones to unexpected death
Originally published in 2000 and updated in 2008, “I Wasn’t Ready to Say Goodbye” is a book about coping with and healing after the sudden death of someone you love. It is written by two survivors of sudden loss: Brook … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Use Exercise to Cope with Sudden Loss
Physical activity may help you process emotions and diminish their intensity over time
Our Tip of the Week: Unexpected loss unleashes a torrent of emotions — shock and disbelief, anger, sadness, guilt, and remorse are just some of the feelings that survivors describe after the sudden death of someone they love. Although all loss … Continue reading
“When Bad Things Happen to Good People” by Harold Kushner
An examination of why people have to suffer
When Rabbi Harold Kushner’s son, Aaron, was 3 years old, he was diagnosed with progeria. Progeria is a devastating disease that causes rapid aging. Most victims die in their early teens. Aaron died two days after his 14th birthday. Until … Continue reading
Luther Vandross’s Lyrics to “Dance with My Father” Inspire Hope
A lullaby R&B hymn to provide solace
The first and only dance that I ever shared with my father was at my christening, before I could barely wrap my hand around his finger. Now, 20 years later and 17 years after his death, I still wish that … Continue reading
