Holiday planning and our wishes for you
The holidays can be a delicate balancing act for widows and widowers. Well-meaning family and friends often have said or unsaid requests and expectations. In addition, there is the expectation…
Being Thankful Even When …
This year, Thanksgiving just happens to fall on the same day as the anniversary of Bob’s (her late husband) death. For Jeni, it will be seventeen years since the day…
Silent Heroes Among Us: Recognizing Our Veterans
Today, we will take a moment and pause to express our gratitude to the men and women who have served our country. These men and women have given everything in…
Your Grief is Genuine, Even if It’s Misunderstood
In our last three blogs, we discussed the questions that people ask us when we are on a grief journey. Today, we are going to talk about how some of…
Your Grief is Genuine – Part 3 – Misc. Questions to Field
As we wrap-up our Grief is Genuine Despite the Questions series, we’re tackling the miscellaneous questions that we’ve had to field. This is by no means a complete list. However,…
When Boundaries Change
In our Boundaries series, we’ve discussed The Benefits of Boundaries, How to Set Healthy Boundaries, and what to do with Boundary Pushback. Now, we’re digging into when boundaries change. Healthy…
Boundary Pushback
In our previous article, we wrote How to Set Boundaries and provided some sample starter statements for setting them. The next part of the process is what to do when…
How to Set Healthy Boundaries
Great. So, boundaries are important and have essential benefits (see last week’s blog). Remember that boundaries are a part of healthy living. They are also part of self-care. How can…
When someone asks, and they don’t know
When we lose a loved one, our whole world can be transformed in an instant. We know that they have gone, and those in our inner circles most likely have…
Grief Struggles – The Holidays
Holidays can be a difficult season to face for those of us who have lost a loved one. It can be a struggle to deal with all the festivities and…
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