No Final Goodbye

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My dad was in hospice care. He was conscious but weakening daily. As death approached, we kept a death watch. Yet, one night, my dad suggested that we all go to sleep. He seemed to be a bit stronger, so we agreed. Unfortunately, he died quietly in his sleep that night. My sister was deeply…

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Grief is not predictable

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When I speak or counsel people about grief, I am often asked questions such as: How long do you think he will stay in the anger stage? When do you think I will finally accept my loss? Questions such as this are based on what is called a “stage model” of grief. Early on in…

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