My Youngest Son Died in an Accident
Posted on January 6, 2008 - by admin
Dear Dr. Gloria, My youngest son Nathan, just 20 years old died in a car accident on my husband’s birthday, July 7th, 2007. He took a curve too fast on […]
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Poem: Why Did You Come, 2008?
Posted on January 4, 2008 - by admin
Why did you come two thousand and eight? And why is everyone happy and feeling so great? If your intention is to bring me joy, then it is too late […]
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Poem: Thank You, Friend
Posted on December 29, 2007 - by admin
Thank you friend for always being there for me And seeing what I saw and did not see I am blessed to have you by my side At good times, […]
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Does the Work of Grief Ever Really End?
Posted on December 27, 2007 - by admin
Are you wondering if the pain will ever cease, if the emptiness will ever leave? Will life ever have meaning again? You may not think so now, but the answer […]
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Holidays and Grief Series: The Death of an In-Law
Posted on December 11, 2007 - by admin
Note from Dr. Gloria: I wrote the following article with grief and in-laws in mind; however, there is some important information for all bereavement. We know that the Holidays are […]
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Poem: I Wish
Posted on December 10, 2007 - by admin
Mother, I never imagined you’ll be standing at my grave Praying, chatting with me, fearless and brave Mother, I know you are so miserable and sad And no one can […]
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Anticipatory Grief and Holidays: 12 Survival Tips
Posted on November 26, 2007 - by Harriet Hodgson
Anticipatory grief – a feeling of loss before a death or dreaded event occurs – is a hard journey. Holidays make it even harder. At a time when you’re supposed […]
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How to Be Kind to Yourself When Mourning
Posted on November 25, 2007 - by admin
Have you forgotten all about your physical needs since the death of your loved one? Perhaps you have lost all interest in life. Are you afraid to focus your attention […]
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Poem: Can You Take Away My Endless Pain?
Posted on November 19, 2007 - by admin
Can you take away my endless pain? Then, stop preaching! Your plea is in vain “It is good to do this or do that” you comment “To have closure and […]
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Poem: A Year Has Passed
Posted on November 5, 2007 - by admin
A broken heart, mine has become From a pain that is only known to some There is no pain like a mother’s pain Who is unable to see her daughter […]
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