With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, I would like to wish you all peace and harmony. If not peace, try distraction. I am a golfer and a couple of weeks ago was watching a match. After winning a sudden death playoff, one of the golfers was asked how he kept his focus under stress. He said [...]
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Talking With Grandchildren About Loss
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February 27, 2010
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“Grandma, why are you crying?” This was the question, as a six-year-old, that I remember asking my beloved Grandma Jensen as she cleaned out her attic. Among the treasures we found sorting through the bows and arrows, large magnets, and an ancient violin were a number of pairs of white cotton gloves. My grandmother, being raised [...]
How Do I Handle In-Laws After Death of Husband
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October 7, 2009
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Adrianne writes in: Do you have any audios in your archive that deals with how to handle your in-laws after your husband dies? My husband died 2 years ago from cancer. Prior to his passing, his siblings became angry with him because he set limitations on visits during his battle due to his chemo. They [...]
Father Grieves Deeply for Loss of Only Son
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September 29, 2009
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James writes in: I just ran into this site tonight as I am still grieving deeply of my son James who died in an ATV accident on July 26, 2009. I am a physician and have seen a lot of death and many corpses and have signed hundreds of death certificates but I just cannot [...]
Bereaved Mother Seeks to Become Grief Counselor
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May 6, 2009
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Betty writes in: I am 50 years old and lost my only child to suicide 10 years ago. I need to help others to make myself feel better; this is what I want to do. How do you become a grief counselor? Dr. Gloria Horsley, founder of the Open to Hope Foundation, replies: Hi Betty: [...]
Trust Yourself When Grieving
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February 16, 2009
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Dixie writes: I know my family is going through so much and I guess I feel I have to be the strong mother and that I am not supposed to fall apart. But everything has changed since my daughter died. My world is no longer the same. There are days that I just want to [...]
Widow’s Brother-in-Law Keeps Imposing
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December 22, 2008
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From a reader named Kathy: My husband died 11 years ago.? His brother recently bought a home a few doors down the street from me.? He stops in, uninvited, frequently.? He has never been married.? I have three adult children, two of whom are living with me because of job situations.? Sometimes, he lets himself in when no one is home.? And he brings his undisciplined dog.
I invite him for Thanksgiving dinner, along with my Mom, aunt and children.? I have been inviting him on Christmas Eve too, along with my children, but no one else.? I’m tired of it.? I do not want him here on Christmas Eve. He recently fell from a ladder and is using crutches.? Am I responsible for taking care of him?? He has another brother and sister-in-law living nearby. What exactly is my relationship to him?? Please help me.? I want my freedom, and privacy.
Handling the Death of a Therapist
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September 20, 2008
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Susan from New York writes: My therapist died suddenly on Aug. 18. I miss him so so so much because I used him for 22 years. Any suggestions on how to make myself feel better? I am so deeply saddened. Dr. Gloria Horsley responds: Dear Susan, I am truly sorry to hear of the death [...]
I Didn’t Get to Say Goodbye
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June 3, 2008
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What a difference a year makes. Last year this time I was planning a wedding, making plans to move my daughter and I 16 hours away from our friends and family to IN, completely in love with a wonderful man. Now today I am trying to gracefully survive a tremendous loss.
In 2006, my first love [...]
