Most of us would never imagine that the year we get engaged is also the year we will die. My dear, sweet, young friend became engaged to the man who she knew was her soul mate, after finally taking a chance at love again following the painful divorce from her first love. Shortly after … [Read more...] about One Wedding and a Funeral
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We Must Grieve
When we experience any type of loss, whether a death, diagnosis, or broken relationship, there is a loss of something important that is created by the change in routine or lifestyle. If you've had an injury, whether athlete, weekend warrior, or parent chasing after little ones, there is often a … [Read more...] about We Must Grieve
Emotions Affect Healing
When we are under stress it causes a cascade of hormones and reactions to flow throughout the body. Non-essential bodily functions shut off, energy producing functions kick in, blood (along with it's immune and repair gadgets) goes to where it's needed most to get us out of danger. When we're … [Read more...] about Emotions Affect Healing
What to Say to a Griever
Many of us are at a loss about what to say when a friend has suffered a loss. We know that we ought to say something, but we worry about saying the wrong thing. So we may end up saying nothing at all, which may even be more hurtful to the grieving person who is already feeling alone. The … [Read more...] about What to Say to a Griever
Stages of Grieving?
Many years ago Elizabeth Kubler-Ross wrote a book entitled On Death and Dying. The book identified five stages that a dying person goes through when they are told that they have a terminal illness. Those stages are: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. For many years, in the … [Read more...] about Stages of Grieving?
Does Time Heal?
This common saying may be true for scraped knees and paper cuts, but not for broken hearts. Yes, it does take time to recover from emotional pain, but time alone is not enough. The following article is a great example of why time just isn't enough. The FLAW in T.H.A.W. Most dangerous of the … [Read more...] about Does Time Heal?