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by Avis Ward
GeoVi's Home for Pregnant Teens
I did not handle the loss of my baby at all. It handled me. ......more

by Louis LaGrand, Ph.D.
http://extraordinarygriefexperiences.com
Thoughts and beliefs, critical choices you make, are the underpinnings of the attitude you take toward loss. Beliefs are behind everything we do in life. ......more

by James P Krehbiel
Krehbiel Counseling
Rabbi Harold Kushner, the author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People, wrote about his response to personal tragedy. His son Aaron had premature aging, and eventually died from this disease. ......more

by Louis LaGrand, Ph.D.
http://extraordinarygriefexperiences.com
"What you resist persists" is an old psychological saying that is especially applicable to anyone when mourning the death of a loved one. In other words, trying to repress feelings, "be strong" or pretend you are doing well when you are not, will guarantee that pain will spill out in unexpected ways. ......more

The burial of the dead is a very serious matter in Chinese societies. Improper funeral arrangements can cause bad fortune upon the family of the deceased. ......more

Poems or verse at a funeral can be a great comfort if chosen wisely. When someone reads a suitable verse befitting the person's life it makes the service very personal and is a comfort for the family. ......more

A Celebrant reads a biographical story about the honoree. The honoree's brother shares a poem he has written. ......more

How many uses can you find for a dead fox? When I happened upon one recently whilst out walking with my children, the poor lifeless creature suddenly became the catalyst for an important family moment. ......more

Most people want to put off thinking about their funerals. However, you can save your loved ones a good deal of hassle by doing some of the planning in advance. ......more

Death is something people dont want to think about. This just makes the person feel so bad inside and make one think if this could be have been prevented.

The truth is death is another phase in life. ......more

When my elderly parents fell ill, I found myself in a very human
predicament. I was thrust into the role of parent and advocate
while simultaneously dealing with the almost paralyzing fear of
their imminent deaths. ......more

How does one start over after the loss of a loved one? It is a monumental task that just feels overwhelming at times. ......more