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I think the title of my first book will be, “Surviving 101 losses and still standing” or “Grief Expert without the degree.”  My earliest memories of loss are the death of my pet gerbil and saying goodbye to my friend Judy who moves out-of-state.

As I get older, I experience the changes and losses that come when moving from grade school, middle school, high school and beyond – all expected, yet somewhat alarming. 

At the tender age of 13, I say goodbye to my sisters – one who gets married and the other, who leaves for greener pastures.  On one hand, it feels awesome to have the bedroom to myself and there is no one left to tease me or treat me like the “punk kid,” but I feel isolated and suddenly alone. 

There are the typical heart breaks that come with young love and the realization that my love…

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About Sue Diane Rosenbloom, CT, MA

Thanatologist: Loss, Trauma, Crisis, Death, and Grief Educator - My blog is for educational purposes only. I am not a licensed professional counselor - Bachelor of Arts in Human Studies - Marylhurst University (2007) Certificate in Thanatology - Hood College (2008) Master of Arts in Thanatology - Hood College (2009) Certificate in Thanatology - The Association for Death Education and Counseling (the highest level of loss and grief education). * Hospice, Alzheimer's, and Senior's Advocate * Former first responder for Trauma Intervention Program, Inc. (TIP) * Former Hospice and Bereavement Volunteer for Providence Hospice Bereavement Program * Association for Death Education and Counseling Member * National Alliance for Bereavement of Children * Hood College Thanatology Association * American Group Psychotherapy Association * Hospice, Loss, Grief and Bereavement Researcher
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