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Current  Archive  
The Needs of GriefIntroducing The Care Community Chat Room
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 
I have been writing these post for over two years now and hope to continue until my mind no longer works. That may not be as far off as I would like and may be here already and I just don’t know it. I am... Read More
    
The Challenges of GriefConflicting Emotions
Monday, July 12, 2010 
Last post we talked about loved ones who die leaving unfinished agendas. Parents and children who never get to work through the conflicts of childhood. People who die without our having a chance to settle old scores or deal with the hurts they... Read More
    
The Challenges of GriefUnfinished Agendas
Friday, July 02, 2010 
I remember a dear friend saying with deep sorrow in his voice that it looked as if his father would die before they could ever have a chance to work through the agendas and hurts that stood blocking any meaningful relationship between them. His father... Read More
    
The Mysteries of GriefNever Forget
Wednesday, June 02, 2010 
I had the opportunity to tour the American Cemetery in Manila. I have toured several of our overseas cemeteries but, in my opinion, the one in Manila is the most impressive and beautiful. In addition to what seems like acres of white... Read More
    
The Journey of GriefThe Forgotten Ones
Friday, May 21, 2010 
I remember some group finally allowing me to speak about the grief following a miscarriage or a stillbirth. That was a rare experience since most people consider this minor grief that passes rather quickly. At the end... Read More
    
The Questions of GriefAm I Doing It Right?
Monday, March 15, 2010 
Her husband died about a year and a half ago. They had been happily married for more than sixty years. Even though he had lived past eighty years, his death still seemed to be too soon and too sudden. He suffered a rather long illness and one would think... Read More
    
The Role of FaithNo Friend to be Found
Tuesday, January 05, 2010 
I was all set to write a post this morning when I received the following comment. It was sent anonymously so I have no way of answering directly and it is so important I wanted everyone to read what she has to say... Read More
    
The Impact of GriefYou Must Be Mad at Something
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 
I got a call one evening from a very angry and upset gentleman. He had just had a fight with his daughter and needed someone to calm him down or agree with him, he did not know which he wanted. His wife had... Read More
    
Living AloneI Am Not Hungry
Thursday, November 12, 2009 
She said it in a conference last week. “I used to love to cook but, after my husband died, I don’t even want to eat, much less cook.” One of the real issues single senior citizens face... Read More
    
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