Monthly Archives: January 2019

The Evil Twins that Stalk Hospice – Hospice Matters


Like evil twins in a horror movie, fear and ignorance stalk those in hospice care. This happened: [Disclaimer] A hospice nurse described one of her patients—let’s say this was a mother of several adult children and also a wife of … Continue reading

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Refusing Treatment At Age 93 | BK Books


Why make your mother’s remaining time be unhappy and with more discontent than is already there due to age and illness? Being old is hard work. Our thinking processes aren’t as sharp, our memory is diminishing Source: Refusing Treatment At … Continue reading

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How To Write a Condolence Letter in a Meaningful Way


Here are 10 tips on how to write a condolence letter and what to say and what not to say. What I am about to say applies if you are close to someone and knew the deceased. Source: How To … Continue reading

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Widower’s Grief: Introverts and Grief


Source: Widower’s Grief: Introverts and Grief

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“Get Over It” – Grief Compass


From some people, at some point, you will get the distinct feeling that they think you should be “over” your grief by now. Source: “Get Over It” – Grief Compass

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Support for Grief: The other 40 losses – The Grief Recovery Method


Support for Grief: The other 40 losses Source: Support for Grief: The other 40 losses – The Grief Recovery Method

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What We Wish We Had Known… | The Grief Toolbox


Source: What We Wish We Had Known… | The Grief Toolbox

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A Real Dose of Hope When You’re Feeling Hopeless – Shared via Grief Speaks


You’re trying to find a job, and after way too many interviews, you’re still unemployed. You’ve had a string of awful dates, and you’re convinced that you’ll never find your person. You’ve repeatedly asked your spouse to work less or … Continue reading

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9 Ways Therapists Personally Deal With Grief | HuffPost Life – Shared via Marty Tousley


From a death to a job loss to an ended relationship, here’s how experts handle loss. Source: 9 Ways Therapists Personally Deal With Grief | HuffPost Life

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Widower’s Grief: Introverts and Grief


Source: Widower’s Grief: Introverts and Grief

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