Monthly Archives: November 2018

“He Wouldn’t Want You to be Sad” and Other Myths – thelifeididntchoose


If I got ten grieving parents in a room we could write down fifty things we wish people would stop saying in about five minutes. Most of the time folks do it out of ignorance or in a desperate atte… … Continue reading

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Chemo Aged Me Early – Wrinkly skin is an easy trade for a joyful life


Chemotherapy and aging Source: Chemo Aged Me Early

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Receiving a Stage IV Lung Cancer Diagnosis as a Hospice Nurse – LungCancer.net


A community advocate shares how her experience as a hospice nurse helped prepare her to receive a Stage IV lung cancer diagnosis. Source: Receiving a Stage IV Lung Cancer Diagnosis as a Hospice Nurse – LungCancer.net

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Saint Martin’s University will be the custodial institution for Marylhurst University


We are honored to serve as the custodial institution for Marylhurst University records and transcripts. Saint Martin’s welcomes Marylhurst alumni into our community. Source: Marylhurst | Saint Martin’s University

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10 Things Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About Dying | Everyday Health


Here’s what science has to tell us about what happens to our mind and body when we die. Source: 10 Things Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About Dying | Everyday Health

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Rewriting Life After Sam’s Passing | Willower


Sam passed away on Monday, April 30, 2007 with a heart that was full of love and bigger than life. He was a third-grade student in the gifted program at the Bank of America Learning A… Source: Sam | Willower

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Grief Healing: In Grief: Feeling Guilty for Feeling Happy


Source: Grief Healing: In Grief: Feeling Guilty for Feeling Happy

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Grief Healing: In Grief: Feeling Inspired to Write


Source: Grief Healing: In Grief: Feeling Inspired to Write

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Give Thanks for the Teachings of Trees – Elaine Mansfield


354 November grief has a sharp edge. Six years after my husband Vic’s death, I still struggle with holidays. I know I’m not the only one. Sorrow needs […] Source: Give Thanks for the Teachings of Trees – Elaine Mansfield

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Delayed Grief: When Grief Gets Worse | The Grief Toolbox


Delayed grief…some grievers may wonder why they’re starting to experience their grief more intensely when it’s been several years since their loss. Rather than feeling they are getting “better”, they may find that they are crying more, withdrawing from friends … Continue reading

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