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How To Reduce the Physical Pain of Grief - - Louis LaGrand, Ph.D.
Often we grieve as we care for a loved one just as we grieve after a loved one has died. This anticipatory grief occurs as we witness the changes in the beloved and his or her inability to carry out usual roles and normal activities. Although anticipatory grief is commonly held within, it carries... Submitted 1 year 224 days ago.

No Happy every after - Herb A
Once upon a time there was a young man who was happy go lucky. He lived life every day to the fullest. Then one day he met his love, dancing down the street. It didn't take long for them to fall madly in live and get married. They both worked hard and played hard. He worked from early... Submitted 2 years 54 days ago.

Transitions - - Tony Brussat
Qualia, such as color, depth, texture, by themselves, don't tell us much about consciousness. However, the qualiadelic relationships we have with these elements our perception of them is most important. For our perception of them evolves as we relate to them, while, just as importantly, they... Submitted 2 years 65 days ago.

Grief, Loss, Trauma: How to Find Peace in a World of “Why?” - - Krystal Kuehn
Pain and suffering are a part of the human experience. No one is exempt. Tragedies occur leaving us in shock and devastation. Diseases weaken and destroy bodies. The innocent are abused and exploited. Families are broken and hearts are shattered. Losses leave us to grieve and cry out from the... Submitted 2 years 88 days ago.

Thoughts of a Widower - Herb A
I promised myself that I would not put my feelings of the loss of my wife and the loneliness I feel on my Blogs again but I was sitting watching the rain and felt saddened. So I started to write. I wanted to share my feelings with anyone who is going through the same heartache that I still go... Submitted 2 years 108 days ago.

The #1 Goal of Grieving and How To Get There - - Louis LaGrand, Ph.D.
Grief is the internal process that takes place whenever someone we love or something that is cherished is no longer there. On the other hand, mourning is giving ourselves permission to share grief with others. In other words, to go public and express what is happening deep within. Expressing... Submitted 2 years 177 days ago.

When We Experience Prolonged or Excessive Grief - Kriss Mitchell
For those of us in the counseling field, the facets of grief we see in our clients can take on many different faces. The loss of a pet, a spouse, a job or a dream leaves an empty space in a persons life that needs to be mourned as part of a closure process. The more we have invested; the more our... Submitted 2 years 308 days ago.

Long Term Grief - Not Get Over But Get Different - Judy H. Wright
Have you ever heard someone say that in retrospect a tragedy was the best thing that ever happened to them? You just shake your head and wonder what they are talking about. How can the bad be good? Get Over Your Grief For someone who has recently lost a loved one, the future is confusing... Submitted 2 years 323 days ago.

"Death, Grief and the Magic Carpet Ride" - - KATE CUNNINGHAM
When my husband, John Harris, passed away, I shattered like a body of glass from the impact. In a crushing reversal, the remaining shards of my life morphed themselves back into a formless flatland of drifting sands. With no fire left to recreate myself, I blew shapelessly for a very long time.... Submitted 3 years 47 days ago.

Not "Good" Bye Mum Just Bye For Now - Kacycarr
I am not a person that has ever written verse or a person who has ever lost a mother, but today I did - and in the way of rhyme would like to pay tribute to the most loving and strongest person I ever know. My mum in a million of 81 years of age, who in the last month, suffered 4 heart... Submitted 3 years 112 days ago.

Death: A Friend Not a Foe - Lebohang Rametse
A friend not a foe, A mate that conveys liberation and not oppression If only they would realize your occupation If only your fearers would know and understand your existence They fear you but you are a resort to many setbacks They hate you but you seize them unto everlasting love They try and... Submitted 3 years 163 days ago.

Working Through The Grief Process - Roschelle Nelson
The beauty of life is unparalled by anything else my mind can imagine. Our mere existence is God's gift to this glorious world He created. We travel this journey called life as though it were a restless sea carrying us along with every movement. At times, the waters are calm and tranquil giving... Submitted 3 years 210 days ago.

What do I do now? - Jacqui Byrne
When someone close to you passes away, it is very emotionally draining and not always easy to think clearly. Remember you do not have to rush into your funeral arrangements. The following will help you prepare for the Funeral: 1.Contact family and friend, your minister of religion or someone... Submitted 3 years 268 days ago.

I Miss Having You Around - Laura Lynn Lake
Written for my Uncle Donny who went to heaven on Easter of 2006.   I miss having you around me, I miss having you around. I miss seeing your smiling face, I miss you, Uncle Donnie, I really do.   What I can’t believe is that you’re gone is that... Submitted 3 years 342 days ago.

Coping With Death During The Holidays - - Carolyn Zellander
There is never a good time to say goodbye to a loved one, but death of a family member during the holidays seems to deal a triple whammy! In the short span of five (5) years I have witnessed the death of four (4) of my closest family members. Two of them died between Thanksgiving and... Submitted 4 years 59 days ago.

Understand the Difference between Necessary and Unnecessary Suffering - - Louis LaGrand, Ph.D.
Suffering is an integral part of life. Yes, I know none of us like to admit this universal truth. Nonetheless, history and the most learned scholars make it abundantly clear that legitimate suffering finds its way into every life, and we cant prevent it from playing its role. There will always be... Submitted 4 years 84 days ago.

My Dad Said . . .Goodbye Forever - Luella May
My dad was the most influential person in my life. I will carry him in my heart until the day that I die. The day he died was the day I let go of that influence which had always been a part of me. So, sad to say, the day he died I did not cry. Instead, I let out a sigh of relief. Even as an... Submitted 4 years 84 days ago.

How to Cope with Sudden Death - - Louis LaGrand, Ph.D.
Are you completely overwhelmed with the unexpected death of your loved one? Frozen in time? Numb? Not knowing where to turn? All of this and more occurs every day and it can only be described as part of the suffering we all must endure. But whether normal or not, its effect is chilling, something... Submitted 4 years 124 days ago.

In Contemplation of the Death of My Brother - J. H. Stan
Introduction People often accuse, or, rather, characterize me as being distant or hard to read. Perhaps because nobody asks what I am feeling I dont say. Here I say. I Gone Nathan was the last to come into our family, but, sadly, the first to leave. Before his arrival... Submitted 4 years 125 days ago.

Ten Ways to Improve Your Relationships as Mourning Begins to Ebb - - Louis LaGrand, Ph.D.
The importance of interpersonal relationships in the process of reinvesting in life must never be underestimated after the death of a loved one. The quality of your friendships and communication with others has a major impact on anxiety levels, your ability to continue processing sad feelings—and... Submitted 4 years 180 days ago.

Seven Things You Can Do to Help a Grieving Co-Worker - - Louis LaGrand, Ph.D.
The funeral or graveside service is over and someone you work with is back on the job. Is there anything you can you do to help the person in the transition he or she is facing? Plenty. Remember, your willingness to be with anyone who is grieving—your presence alone—can be a major factor in... Submitted 4 years 180 days ago.

Coping With the Death of a Loved One: The Least Used Resource - - Louis LaGrand, Ph.D.
Unknown to the general public as well as the mass media, millions of people mourning the death of a loved one have an experience in which they are convinced they have received a sign or a message from the deceased or a divine being. However, mourners are often reluctant to widely discuss the... Submitted 4 years 188 days ago.

Overcoming Emotional Pain From Childhood - Albert Foong
You could not be protected from everything. Childhood would almost always have left you with some emotional pain. Even the best, most well intentioned parents could not watch over you. They were human. They made mistakes. There would be things outside family life that would have affected... Submitted 4 years 297 days ago.

The Key To Stopping Extreme Emotional Pain - Albert Foong
If you are in extreme emotional pain, please answer this: who is your worst enemy? Who is the one hurting you? Most of the time the only person hurting you is yourself. Before you react, please let me explain. A lot of things happen to us over the course of life. It is normal to... Submitted 4 years 297 days ago.

From Heartbreak to Healing: Beyond Surviving the Stress of Divorce - Ilenya Marrin
What makes a divorce so stressful? Generally you find divorce stressful because you have a great deal of yourself tied up in a relationship with someone you once loved or still love, and the divorce is much more than merely the legal process of saying "We're no longer a couple." It's a... Submitted 5 years 175 days ago.