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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Moving Forward After Loss

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At first facing a death can feel overwhelming. Living without our loved one may seem unimaginable. Our grief can consume us and the idea of moving beyond our pain may feel impossible. In the midst of sorrow our own needs may be the last thing we want to think about. We may feel lost or…

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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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