“Grief does not change you, Hazel. It reveals you.” – John Green “I will not say, do not weep, for not all tears are an evil.” – J.R.R. Tolkien “Only […]
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10 Quotes About Grief
Friday, May 31, 2013
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You’ve Got the Power to Heal Your Own Grief
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Donna’s spouse died suddenly. It wasn’t suppose to happen, yet, was all that she could think of as she coped to accept the reality of the event. For months, she […]
Death of a Spouse
When Should the Wedding Ring Come Off?
Hi Abel, I’m interested in starting to date causally again. I’ve read through your posts and understand that most women feel uncomfortable dating a widower if he’s still wearing a […]
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Raising Grandkids: I’m an Empty Nester Again
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Long before my grandkids moved in with us, I was aware of empty nest syndrome. I had experienced it with my daughters and remember how lonely I felt in a […]
Death of a Child
Oklahoma Deaths Trigger Memories, a Sense of Blessing
As used to my own grief as I am, every time I am aware of another life lost to less than a full life, my heart sinks and breaks again. […]
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An Insulated Heart: Feeling For Oklahoma Victims
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Right after I was widowed, my heart was raw. It was wide open, exposed, and vulnerable to all and any heartache that I saw and heard. It didn’t matter if […]
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My Deathbed Scene: More Life Lessons After The Death of a Child
Friday, May 24, 2013
My Reasons for Journaling Are Different Now I am a firm believer in creating and maintaining a written journal after loss or other life altering transitions. Journaling is a way […]
Death of a Spouse
Love the Second Time Around
Dear Abel, My wife passed away a little over a year ago. We were married for 17 years. I started dating six month after she died. After dating around for […]
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Against The Winds of Grief: My Thoughts on The Oklahoma Tragedy
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Nature and all that it encompasses can bear many blessings. A glorious sunset, a gentle rain and a cool breeze can soothe us even in the most tumultuous of times […]
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Oklahoma Emotions: Let Your Inner Wisdom Guide You
The shock of major events, such as the Oklahoma tornado or the Boston bombing, can be overwhelming, even when we are miles away from the event. The anger, shock, grief […]
