Grief is real. For those coping with the loss of a loved one, the holidays may be filled with painful reminders, in place of joy. Traditions once enjoyed can be difficult. Grief can seem fresh, even if the loss was not recent. Some find it comforting to be with family and friends, seeking support and […]
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Grief Talk Resource Guides were shared with me this week. These guides come from the National Alliance for Children’s Grief. In a previous blog post I wrote about all the young ones who’ve lost a parent or parent like figure during this pandemic. Grief is tough at any time, and particularly during the holidays. If
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Grieving a death is not easy at any age. Grieving a death for younger adults is often a “first death” and very difficult. As Family Caregivers Month continues, let’s care and support for those grieving a death along with our caregivers. Two recent articles highlighted this for me and rather than sit back, I bring
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Endings can lead to new beginnings. Whether it is a loss of a person, pet, relationship – it takes time to assess who we are, what we feel and how we wish to move forward. The holidays are tricky. Nostalgia of memories can be triggered and we can feel the pressure of feeling “happy”, when
Debt and Death: What Happens? What happens to your debts after you die depend on various factors: what type of debt is it; what is the marital status; was there a co-signer; is the state of residence a “community property” state; and the specifics of the estate left behind. Dealing with debt at any time
As we prepare for the holiday season, many of us may have traditions that include being with loved ones. For those of us who have experienced the loss of loved ones, changes in the celebrations are marked. Loss comes in many forms. Dealing with grief and loss is something most people have to do sometime
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Today is a somber day for so many impacted on 9.11.2001. May we take a moment to reflect upon what matters and appreciate the privilege of living. National Geographic has printed an article on this the 15th anniversary you may be interested in reading. Photos by Getty Images. Click here for access: Remembering 9/11 The
We had many responses to the post last week about holidays and grief. As such, we are presenting an additional Advisory Perspective Series this month featuring a professional I met this year in the Bay Area who has a passion for assisting others in moving beyond grief to embrace living. The professionals I feature in
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Courage, noun, “the ability to do something that frightens one” OR “strength in the face of pain or grief”. Have you ever mustered up the courage to face a situation, or has it ever taken everything you have inside to dig deep to find the courage simply to put one foot in front of the
