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Doug’s Blog on Grief

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Doug invites you to log in and post comments at the end of each blog entry. He looks forward to hearing from you.


Note: Click on the blue button of each category to find all of the articles, past and present, for that specific category.


Now you can email Doug directly

Writing a blog without feedback is like singing a solo on a mountain in a high wind. In an effort to make it easier for you to respond and to give more feedback, we have set up a special email address so you can communicate directly with Doug: doug977@gmail.com


The New Edition of Don't Take My Grief Away From Me has arrived

Go to www.InSightBooks.com for Doug's latest edition of this much loved book.


Also see the New Edition of Building Memories: Planning a Meaningful Funeral. 

Current  Archive  
The Mysteries of GriefWhy Didn't That Help?
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 
He lost his whole world when his son died. They were more than just a close father and son, they were best friends. They worked together every day in a business owned by the father but destined to one day belong to the son. That meant the father lost his future and . . . Read More
    
The Role of FaithWhy Bad Things Happen: A Penultimate Word
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 
One of my favorite stories is about a young seminary student who went to sleep in class. The professor stopped and stared at the young man until he awoke startled and embarrassed. The professor said, "Tell me young man, why is there evil and suffering in the world?" The young man stammered out . . . Read More
    
The Journey of GriefWhen Even Joy is Scary
Monday, April 13, 2009 
She has a new grandson, born a few days ago and healthy in every way. She has been deeply involved in the life of her first grandson and now her son and daughter-in-law have added a brand new joy in her life. She could not be more pleased, but . . . Read More
    
The Needs of GriefUnderstanding
Monday, April 06, 2009 
I love the word "understanding." Most of us just want someone to understand us. Of course, no one can actually do that fully because there is no way for us to explain how we feel using mere words and that is all we have to work with. The last thing we want . . . Read More
    
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