Category Archives: Grief and Bereavement

Bruised but Beautiful


“A diamond is just a piece of charcoal that handled stress exceptionally well.’ – By: “Transforming Leaders through Travel” on Facebook “Resilient survivors are bruised by grief; diamonds in the rough.” ~ Sue Rosenbloom “Should you shield the canyons from … Continue reading

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Digital Mourning Rites and Rituals


http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/death-goes-digital

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Is grief an illness? The debate heats up – KSLA News 12 Shreveport, Louisiana |


Is grief an illness? The debate heats up – KSLA News 12 Shreveport, Louisiana |.

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On Grief: Others are afraid to say my loved one’s name.


On Grief: Others are afraid to say my loved one’s name..

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Doctors, patients share end-of-life balancing act …


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You Can’t Have One Without The Other


“Life is ironic: It takes sadness to know what happiness is, noise to appreciate silence, and absence to value presence.” – Christy Cassidy “Without loss and suffering there is no joy and celebrating.” ~ Sue Rosenbloom

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Mourning Mother Forced to Remove Photos From Cubicle


A New Jersey judge rejected a woman’s claim that her boss inflicted intentional emotional distress by making her remove photos of her deceased daughter and her daughter’s ballet slippers from her cubicle. As reported by Courthouse News Service, Cecelia Ingraham … Continue reading

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Four families, four stories of loss, love, and resilience


Four families, four stories of loss, love, and resilience.

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Life’s Calling


“When you look back at the end of your life and tell your story; is it a love story or a tragedy? You cannot change what has already has been or happened but know this truth, whatever does not serve … Continue reading

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Stranglehold Grip


“In some way’s love and grief are very much alike. Just like you must surrender to love, you must surrender to grief.” – Dr. Alan Wolfelt “Know that your loved ones are enshrined in memory forever, you will never forget … Continue reading

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