Monthly Archives: May 2016

Do you want to be there for a loved one, but don’t know how? Here are some techniques to help you ‘hold space’ for people in need. Source: What it Really Means to Hold Space for Someone

1. Death makes us value life The death of someone I love reminds me of my own impermanence. The loss of their familiar presence makes me consider what matters most to me. In my twenties, I read The Teachings of Don Juan by Carlos … Source: Three … Continue reading →

Source: Why It’s Important for Our Kids to See Me Kiss My Wife

Source: Grief Healing: Coping with Grief on Mother’s Day: Selected Resources

Source: What Scares Us About Grief ? Week 1 of BE-ing with Suffering | Hospice Times

Whether they live at home or in long-term care, people with dementia may have the experience of losing a loved one through death. Healthcare workers are often in positions where they can provide Source: Death, Grief Through Mind of Dementia, … Continue reading →

grief support that doesn’t suck: no platitudes, no easy fixes, and no pseudo-spiritual bypass. It’s grief support for deep & intelligent folks. Like you. Source: mother’s day

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Rose, Rose, Rose, Rose Will I ever see thee wed? I will marry at thy will, sire At thy will. American, America How can we show you how we feel? You have given us your riches We love you so. … Continue reading →

After nearly three years of cancer therapy, my brother’s body was exhausted. There were no more options. Jim was dying. The previous week, I spent four days with him in his hospital room. We were often alone then. When … Source: Coming … Continue reading →