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Your journey through grief and our uncertain times will continue to challenge you to examine how you are living. You’ve learned the hard truth that loss spares no one. Your time is limited to love and be loved, to forgive and be forgiven, and to celebrate and to be celebrated. You or someone you care... Continue Reading »

You may not have thought of using your history for grief healing, but it can be beneficial to notice your heritage by listening to your words, paying attention to your own voice, and looking at old photographs to see how your loved ones live on through you each day. Noticing Your Heritage When you are... Continue Reading »

You aren’t required to be the same person you were in the past, or even in this moment. Instead, use constructive beliefs to support your life and heal grief. The words you use and the stories you tell yourself have power. They will determine if you will heal and find joy in life. Choose words... Continue Reading »

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What to say and not say at the time of loss? Many people will undoubtedly say things that will anger or upset you when you are grieving, but they don’t know what to say and not say. And with the increasing number of losses due to the pandemic, I thought now would be a good... Continue Reading »

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Motherless. I recently received an e-mail with the subject line, “Feeling Motherless on Mother’s Day?” It made me cringe. I don’t like the word, motherless. In fact, I despise this word. When my mother died many years ago, I could relate to being motherless. When I first heard the word, I thought, Yes, that’s me.... Continue Reading »

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I see you. I hear you. I know you. You can’t imagine your life without your loved one. You feel so deeply sad by this sudden loss, and perhaps angry at the same time. Your heart is hurting. How could this happen? And why? Like you, people I loved died. I lost both my dad... Continue Reading »

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I see you. I hear you. I know you. You can’t imagine your life without your loved one. You feel so deeply sad by this sudden loss, and perhaps angry at the same time. Your heart is hurting. How could this happen? And why? Like you, people I loved died. I lost both my dad... Continue Reading »

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The Sudden Loss Survival Guide from Chelsea Hanson Offers Hope, Inspiration For Those Experiencing Life-Changing Loss GREEN BAY, WI – April 15, 2020 – A new book from a national grief expert offers sudden loss survivors a proactive way to reengage in life and discover new, profound meaning while coping with the devastation of loss. In... Continue Reading »

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Love Is Not Canceled Hope is not canceled. Coping is not canceled. Growth is not canceled. Integrity is not canceled. Learning is not canceled. Gratitude is not canceled. Kindness is not canceled. Laughter is not canceled. Connection is not canceled. -Bereaved Parents of the USA You may be tempted to fall into the fear and... Continue Reading »

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There are no absolutes in healing grief, but validation is a first step. Your path is yours and yours alone in healing grief. Take in the information that resonates with you and leave the rest. You know what is best for you in healing grief- ignore the platitudes, misinformation, and misconceptions that deter and shorten... Continue Reading »

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