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Justice For Nick

Posted on March 6, 2007 - by admin

On September 14, 2005 Nick Wilson died in a fire at his mother’s home. While his mother escaped unharmed, this child’s life ended prematurely. His mother never attempted to wake her son, or thought of staying with her child. Her selfish act saved her own life, but cost Nick his. Only days before Nick’s death his father desperately tried to get local law enforcement to check on Nick because of his mother’s abusive nature towards him. Instead he was verbally harassed and threatened by an off duty officer and Nick was never checked on. Nick’s mother has a documented record […]

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Saying Goodbye

Posted on March 5, 2007 - by admin

Look to this day! It is life, the whole of all life. In its brief course lies all the realities of existence: The bliss of growth. The glory of action. The splendor of achievement. Yesterday is but a dream and tomorrow only a vision. Today, well lived, makes every yesterday a dream. Tomorrow a vision of hope. Look well, therefore to this day! It is the salutation to your future. If you have to ask what this poem has to do with saying goodbye, read it again. I have a friend whose mother passed away over a dozen years ago. […]

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Dear Cyber Friends,

Posted on March 2, 2007 - by admin

Dear Cyber Friends, ? I am sure most of you are aware that March 29, 1999, is the Anniversary of our son Keith. He died 8 years ago. As the month arrives I start having flash backs to when we were told that Keith had died. I know that some of you are so new in your grief and to you 8 years seems like so long ago however the pain is still there but not as intense as new grief. The Gift of Keith I posted on my website an article that my husband Dick wrote last year. You […]

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Poem: Time

Posted on March 2, 2007 - by admin

Is Time my friend Or my enemy? Yes, Time has washed away the sharp edges The intensity of the pain And provided some relief But will Time rob me of the images I need to hold on to Will it take the sound of his voice Will it take the feel of his tight hug Will the bright smile fade away Along with the quick laughter That always softened my heart I have a place where he visits Inside my heart and soul Whenever I go there He is waiting And we talk awhile When I move around this altered […]

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Ways to Cope With Bereavement

Posted on March 2, 2007 - by admin

Most traumas, including the death of a spouse are potentially shattering experiences. These events can disrupt the survivor?s social, emotional, and cognitive worlds. Although there has been frequent mention in the literature that traumatic situations cause people to talk about their experiences most evidence has been anecdotal. When someone within a social network dies, members of the network are naturally drawn together. During the grieving period especially within the first few days or weeks the survivors socially share their emotions and memories with each other.

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Hello Again Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi

Posted on March 1, 2007 - by admin

Hello Again Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi, I wrote you both with a question concerning my indifference toward the drunk driver who killed my daughter, Krystal Duss. And my difficulty in dealing with MADD although I am grateful for all the help they gave my family during the trial. I can not deal with DUI accidents. I would like both of your insights and Cathy’s. Just so you will know, I have been in grief counseling since about 4 weeks after Krystal was killed. I still go to counseling because it helps me. My counselor has a Phd and has […]

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Grief Pin

Posted on February 28, 2007 - by admin

Hello Friends, Just a friendly reminder to all members that midnight Wednesday is the last day to complete our survey and receive your FREE GRIEF PIN compliments of MyGriefSpace.Com. COMPLETE SURVEY AT: http://www.griefencounters.com/mgs_survey.htm All surveys completed by midnight on Wednesday, 02-28-07, will receive a free pin in the mail. :o) Thank you to everyone who participated. One free pin per member. Best Regards, John Pete, GC-C http://www.MyGriefSpace.Com

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Dear Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi

Posted on February 27, 2007 - by admin

I feel like I am going into the pit again. As you know, the grief is with me everyday, but I was beginning to have moments of joy and even lightness of heart. But now the Pain is overtaking me again. I try to lean into the pain, relax, breath, go for walks on the beach every day, pray, sit in silence, read, but finally the pain overcomes me and I have to retreat to the guest room, close the door and let the pain engulf me. I actually feel such physical pain that my chest feels like it has […]

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What To Do When Someone Dies And There Was No Time For Goodbyes

Posted on February 27, 2007 - by admin

Not infrequently, death occurs and surviving family members and friends do not have the opportunity to say goodbye to the loved one who died. Fatal automobile accidents and heart attacks, hurricanes, murders, and many other unexpected events are the catalysts for much anxiety and deeply felt grief. Many survivors are guilt ridden when in fact there is clearly no outward cause for such guilt. They did nothing wrong. Yet, unexpected death often wipes out our ability to see that we did not create the circumstances to cause the emotion being experienced. Sometimes dying people choose to die when those close […]

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Dr. Heidi Clears the Air

Posted on February 25, 2007 - by admin

The death of a child or sibling understandably turns ones world upside down, plunging them into the dark depths of grief.? It has been my experience that the age of the person that died and their relationship to the survivor makes a significant difference in how one copes.? Six months is a very short period of time following the death of a child or sibling, and it is normal that one would still be mourning this kind of loss.? Therefore, we were perplexed to see that a recent article in the Chicago Tribune found that most people?s anguish eases after […]

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