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Tag Archives: Unexpected Loss
Letters from the Holocaust
An amazing historical tale of love, endurance, and the meaning of family
This week’s very special Opening our Hearts represents a collaboration between Judy Vasos and Aurora Wells. All material is part of the Rosi Mosbacher-Baczewski private collection — which she had saved for nearly 70 years before passing on to her … Continue reading
Posted in Opening our Hearts
Tagged Cultural Perspectives, History, Homicide, Losing a Parent, Unexpected Loss
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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
Our Weekly Tip: A Unique Ceremonial Offering at a Funeral or Memorial Service
A beautiful way for guests to express their last words
Our Tip of the Week: Jimmy and Jane Edmonds lost their son Josh in a car accident while Josh was on vacation in Vietnam. They were shattered at his unexpected loss. As part of their grieving process, they created their … Continue reading
Close to Her Heart: One Daughter Wears Her Late Parents’ Wedding Rings in Their Memory
College student Lauren Lage-McAdams remembers her parents—who died within five months of each other—by wearing a necklace with both of their wedding rings on it
We all have different ways of commemorating our lost loved ones. Some people wear ashes, while others keep trinkets on themselves of the hair of their lost loved ones. While some might find it comforting to carry the physical remnants of … Continue reading
Carrie and Me: A Mother-Daughter Love Story by Carol Burnett
A mother’s touching tribute to her daughter who had so much life left in her when it was unexpectedly cut short by cancer
Many people think of Carol Burnett as a lively and beloved comedian and entertainer best known for her long-running variety show, “The Carol Burnett Show.” Few, however, know the intimate and intricate bond that she shared with her firstborn daughter, … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Brain Cancer, Cancer, Carol Burnett, Carrie and Me: A Mother-Daughter Love Story, Carrie Hamilton, death of a daughter, Death of a Loved One, Loss of a Child, Loss of a Daughter, Lung cancer, Metastatic Cancer, Mothers and Daughters, Touching Tribute, Unexpected Loss
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Wild by Cheryl Strayed
Redefining what it means to be strong mentally and physically in the face of loss
A few weeks ago, I was very pleased to find a book had magically downloaded on my Kindle. I forgot I’d preordered it months ago after reading Cheryl Strayed’s essay, “The Love of My Life.” After her mother died … Continue reading
