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TO THE WIDOW STRUGGLING WITH GUILT To The Widow Struggling With Guilt. On the outside, the world sees you hurting from the loss of your spouse. They don’t know; however, that in addition to the “normal” feelings of grief, you’re also struggling with guilt. You blame yourself for not insisting that he see the doctor when his cough got progressively worse. HOW TO RELEASE GUILT AFTER LOSS OF A CHILD After losing her infant son in 2011, Catherine embarked on a journey to do more than survive grief. The loss forever changed the trajectory of her life and sent her looking for meaning and purpose for the life she was given. She channeled the love for her son into her own healing, self-growth and personal empowerment. ANGEL MOMS - OPEN TO HOPE Dear Angel Moms, I just ran across a posted tweet in re. to the effect you may have had on Speaker Ryan to not seek re-election. Now I don’t think it was the main reason but Maybe it was enough to pushover the edge.
PET CREMATION MISTAKE: BREAKING THE BAD NEWS As both a bereaved parent and a bereaved daughter herself, Marty Tousley, RN, MS, FT, DCC has focused her practice on issues of grief, loss and transition for more than 40 years. She joined Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, AZ as a Bereavement Counselor in 1996, and for ten years served as moderator for its innovative online grief supportforums.
HOW CAN I CONNECT WITH MY CHILD-IN-SPIRIT? Beyond that is the gift of energy and love that goes directly to our children-in-spirit! To registry your child for prayer send their full name and passing date to Sheri at: theprayerregistry@ gmail.com. I will take care of the rest and get back to you to let you know how you can find your child’s name on the calendar, as well as how we work WHO BURNED MY ROLES? HOW OUR IDENTITY CHANGES AFTER A LOSS Our identity is shaped by these roles. Before my husband’s death, my defining roles were mother, wife and caregiver. With three young children and a terminally ill husband, these responsibilities took up the majority of my waking hours. When Greg died, that changed dramatically. In the aftermath of this loss, I naturally felt lost andconfused.
THREE YEARS INTO GRIEF JOURNEY: A SURPRISING STRUGGLE According to Deits, the two year marker, or milestone, as he calls it, requires self patience. We expect normalcy because we survived the first year. “The second year proves how lonely it can be to make it without the one you lost.”. But few grief experts have written aboutthe
WIDOW ASKS: WHY CAN'T I CRY? Question from Phyllis: My husband of 54 years passed away one year ago and except for a few tears the night he passed away, I have not been able to shed a tear since. He was 75 years old, and had a number of physical ailments including diabetes and chronic kidney failure. He was living in a nursing home – recovering from the 5th broken bone in less than a year — when he just stopped OPEN TO HOPE, SUPPORT FOR DEALING WITH DEATH, GRIEF, LOSSOPEN TO HOPE ARTICLESOPEN TO HOPE PODCASTOPEN TO HOPE TVOPEN TO HOPE BOOKS Open to Hope TV. Don't miss watching the award-winning TV series, "Open to Hope," hosted by Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley. Each episode will to introduce you to people who have suffered loss and again found hope. Loss of a Parent Loss of a Spouse Loss of a Child Loss of a Sibling. View All Shows. THE GRIEVING CODEPENDENT Briefly defined, it is the loss of self, while caring for others. These are the selfless members of families and society who have a tendency to give until they give out and though they appear to be able to do anything, they can’t do everything. This is particularly true when experiencing grief. A codependent is often the one who is doingall
TO THE WIDOW STRUGGLING WITH GUILT To The Widow Struggling With Guilt. On the outside, the world sees you hurting from the loss of your spouse. They don’t know; however, that in addition to the “normal” feelings of grief, you’re also struggling with guilt. You blame yourself for not insisting that he see the doctor when his cough got progressively worse. HOW TO RELEASE GUILT AFTER LOSS OF A CHILD After losing her infant son in 2011, Catherine embarked on a journey to do more than survive grief. The loss forever changed the trajectory of her life and sent her looking for meaning and purpose for the life she was given. She channeled the love for her son into her own healing, self-growth and personal empowerment. ANGEL MOMS - OPEN TO HOPE Dear Angel Moms, I just ran across a posted tweet in re. to the effect you may have had on Speaker Ryan to not seek re-election. Now I don’t think it was the main reason but Maybe it was enough to pushover the edge.
PET CREMATION MISTAKE: BREAKING THE BAD NEWS As both a bereaved parent and a bereaved daughter herself, Marty Tousley, RN, MS, FT, DCC has focused her practice on issues of grief, loss and transition for more than 40 years. She joined Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, AZ as a Bereavement Counselor in 1996, and for ten years served as moderator for its innovative online grief supportforums.
HOW CAN I CONNECT WITH MY CHILD-IN-SPIRIT? Beyond that is the gift of energy and love that goes directly to our children-in-spirit! To registry your child for prayer send their full name and passing date to Sheri at: theprayerregistry@ gmail.com. I will take care of the rest and get back to you to let you know how you can find your child’s name on the calendar, as well as how we work WHO BURNED MY ROLES? HOW OUR IDENTITY CHANGES AFTER A LOSS Our identity is shaped by these roles. Before my husband’s death, my defining roles were mother, wife and caregiver. With three young children and a terminally ill husband, these responsibilities took up the majority of my waking hours. When Greg died, that changed dramatically. In the aftermath of this loss, I naturally felt lost andconfused.
THREE YEARS INTO GRIEF JOURNEY: A SURPRISING STRUGGLE According to Deits, the two year marker, or milestone, as he calls it, requires self patience. We expect normalcy because we survived the first year. “The second year proves how lonely it can be to make it without the one you lost.”. But few grief experts have written aboutthe
WIDOW ASKS: WHY CAN'T I CRY? Question from Phyllis: My husband of 54 years passed away one year ago and except for a few tears the night he passed away, I have not been able to shed a tear since. He was 75 years old, and had a number of physical ailments including diabetes and chronic kidney failure. He was living in a nursing home – recovering from the 5th broken bone in less than a year — when he just stopped WHEN YOU WANT TO JOIN YOUR LOVED ONE IN DEATH Hello,my name is James Carbajal from Denver, Co, my Loving wife of 25 years Nancy passed onto her next journey last Dec/2018, and not a day goes by that I don’t wish to be where she is, my life here without her physical presence is unbearable, from each morning, to each night, and in my dreams, I long to see her and feel her, I understand that she is with me now, I feel her by my side each HOW TO RELEASE GUILT AFTER LOSS OF A CHILD After losing her infant son in 2011, Catherine embarked on a journey to do more than survive grief. The loss forever changed the trajectory of her life and sent her looking for meaning and purpose for the life she was given. She channeled the love for her son into her own healing, self-growth and personal empowerment. JULIE RYAN: EXPLORING LOSS AND INTUITIVE SKILLS Open to Hope is an online community offering inspirational stories of loss, hope and recovery. We believe hope is the bridge between lossand recovery.
REDEFINING YOUR LIFE AFTER THE LOSS OF A SPOUSE 1. When it comes to your career, you may decide you want to do something more meaningful. For example, you may want to make it your life’s purpose to support the disease (and work towards a cure) from which your spouse died. 2. You may want to further involve yourself with certain hobbies and make it a career. On the other hand, thingsin
ANGER IS NATURAL AFTER A LOSS Anger is Natural After a Loss. Anger is a common natural human emotion following a death. Finding that you are feeling angry at the situation, at a person in particular, or just angry in general is understandable. Getting the anger out in an appropriate way can be a challenge. Traditionally, when angry, you may have been conditioned to“hold
WHO BURNED MY ROLES? HOW OUR IDENTITY CHANGES AFTER A LOSS Our identity is shaped by these roles. Before my husband’s death, my defining roles were mother, wife and caregiver. With three young children and a terminally ill husband, these responsibilities took up the majority of my waking hours. When Greg died, that changed dramatically. In the aftermath of this loss, I naturally felt lost andconfused.
WHEN AND HOW TO USE MEDICINE FOR GRIEF Talk about it. Study old picture albums and scrapbooks even though it hurts. 5. Get enough rest. Insomnia is a common companion of grief. The old standbys of a bedtime routine and a warm bath are helpful. Use medication for sleep with caution. Avoid benzodiazipines and alcoholentirely.
20 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR TERMINALLY ILL LOVED ONE Barbara Rubel. Barbara Rubel, BS, MA, BCETS, DAAETS, is a nationally recognized author and keynote speaker and trainer on increasing self-awareness of skills and strengths that improve the ability to handle job burnout, secondary traumatic stress, and vicarious trauma.GRIEF IN SPRING?
John Pete. John Pete is a spiritual writer, founder of Daily Grief Quotes on Facebook, and was a Certified Grief Counselor for over 10-years . He has appeared on the "Grieving The Healing Heart" radio program and is published in the 2011 books, "Open To Hope, Inspirational Stories of Healing After Loss," "Grieving the Sudden Death of a Loved One" (2012, DVD), and Grief Diaries - Through the 400 YEARS LATER, SHAKESPEARE'S GRIEF RESONATES 400 Years Later, Shakespeare’s Grief Resonates. William Shakespeare was acquainted with great grief. Learning this has deepened my admiration for the playwright and what he has penned about grief. The Bard, as Shakespeare is often referred to, was OPEN TO HOPE, SUPPORT FOR DEALING WITH DEATH, GRIEF, LOSSOPEN TO HOPE ARTICLESOPEN TO HOPE PODCASTOPEN TO HOPE TVOPEN TO HOPE BOOKS Open to Hope TV. Don't miss watching the award-winning TV series, "Open to Hope," hosted by Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley. Each episode will to introduce you to people who have suffered loss and again found hope. Loss of a Parent Loss of a Spouse Loss of a Child Loss of a Sibling. View All Shows. THE GRIEVING CODEPENDENT Briefly defined, it is the loss of self, while caring for others. These are the selfless members of families and society who have a tendency to give until they give out and though they appear to be able to do anything, they can’t do everything. This is particularly true when experiencing grief. A codependent is often the one who is doingall
TO THE WIDOW STRUGGLING WITH GUILT To The Widow Struggling With Guilt. On the outside, the world sees you hurting from the loss of your spouse. They don’t know; however, that in addition to the “normal” feelings of grief, you’re also struggling with guilt. You blame yourself for not insisting that he see the doctor when his cough got progressively worse. PET CREMATION MISTAKE: BREAKING THE BAD NEWS As both a bereaved parent and a bereaved daughter herself, Marty Tousley, RN, MS, FT, DCC has focused her practice on issues of grief, loss and transition for more than 40 years. She joined Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, AZ as a Bereavement Counselor in 1996, and for ten years served as moderator for its innovative online grief supportforums.
ANGEL MOMS - OPEN TO HOPE Dear Angel Moms, I just ran across a posted tweet in re. to the effect you may have had on Speaker Ryan to not seek re-election. Now I don’t think it was the main reason but Maybe it was enough to pushover the edge.
20 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR TERMINALLY ILL LOVED ONE Barbara Rubel. Barbara Rubel, BS, MA, BCETS, DAAETS, is a nationally recognized author and keynote speaker and trainer on increasing self-awareness of skills and strengths that improve the ability to handle job burnout, secondary traumatic stress, and vicarious trauma. MY ADULT SON'S DEATH HAS CHANGED MY LIFE Our precious son Ryan, forever 35, took his life life 9/13/17. five months after his beloved wife Kim forever 32, passed 3/29/17, following complications from her second heart transplant in twenty one months. Kim, was born with a major heart defect. In WIDOW ASKS: WHY CAN'T I CRY? Question from Phyllis: My husband of 54 years passed away one year ago and except for a few tears the night he passed away, I have not been able to shed a tear since. He was 75 years old, and had a number of physical ailments including diabetes and chronic kidney failure. He was living in a nursing home – recovering from the 5th broken bone in less than a year — when he just stopped ENTERING INTO A NEW RELATIONSHIP AFTER THE DEATH OF A LIFE However, that same relationship can become a positive when you think about another person caring and supporting you. Let me list a few of my own observations about widows and widowers, and the subject of a new relationship. · When the building of a relationship is rushed, it often fails, throwing the individual back into a grief cycle. HOW I SURRENDERED TO THE GRIEF OF LOSING MY HUSBAND How I Surrendered to the Grief of Losing My Husband. On February 4, 2009, I woke up to find that my husband had died in his sleep from an undetected heart condition. He was forty-nine years old. I was thirty-nine. It was the biggest shock of my life. The first two hours were a blur of emotion, pain, fear, shock, and denial. OPEN TO HOPE, SUPPORT FOR DEALING WITH DEATH, GRIEF, LOSSOPEN TO HOPE ARTICLESOPEN TO HOPE PODCASTOPEN TO HOPE TVOPEN TO HOPE BOOKS Open to Hope TV. Don't miss watching the award-winning TV series, "Open to Hope," hosted by Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley. Each episode will to introduce you to people who have suffered loss and again found hope. Loss of a Parent Loss of a Spouse Loss of a Child Loss of a Sibling. View All Shows. THE GRIEVING CODEPENDENT Briefly defined, it is the loss of self, while caring for others. These are the selfless members of families and society who have a tendency to give until they give out and though they appear to be able to do anything, they can’t do everything. This is particularly true when experiencing grief. A codependent is often the one who is doingall
TO THE WIDOW STRUGGLING WITH GUILT To The Widow Struggling With Guilt. On the outside, the world sees you hurting from the loss of your spouse. They don’t know; however, that in addition to the “normal” feelings of grief, you’re also struggling with guilt. You blame yourself for not insisting that he see the doctor when his cough got progressively worse. PET CREMATION MISTAKE: BREAKING THE BAD NEWS As both a bereaved parent and a bereaved daughter herself, Marty Tousley, RN, MS, FT, DCC has focused her practice on issues of grief, loss and transition for more than 40 years. She joined Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, AZ as a Bereavement Counselor in 1996, and for ten years served as moderator for its innovative online grief supportforums.
ANGEL MOMS - OPEN TO HOPE Dear Angel Moms, I just ran across a posted tweet in re. to the effect you may have had on Speaker Ryan to not seek re-election. Now I don’t think it was the main reason but Maybe it was enough to pushover the edge.
20 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR TERMINALLY ILL LOVED ONE Barbara Rubel. Barbara Rubel, BS, MA, BCETS, DAAETS, is a nationally recognized author and keynote speaker and trainer on increasing self-awareness of skills and strengths that improve the ability to handle job burnout, secondary traumatic stress, and vicarious trauma. MY ADULT SON'S DEATH HAS CHANGED MY LIFE Our precious son Ryan, forever 35, took his life life 9/13/17. five months after his beloved wife Kim forever 32, passed 3/29/17, following complications from her second heart transplant in twenty one months. Kim, was born with a major heart defect. In WIDOW ASKS: WHY CAN'T I CRY? Question from Phyllis: My husband of 54 years passed away one year ago and except for a few tears the night he passed away, I have not been able to shed a tear since. He was 75 years old, and had a number of physical ailments including diabetes and chronic kidney failure. He was living in a nursing home – recovering from the 5th broken bone in less than a year — when he just stopped ENTERING INTO A NEW RELATIONSHIP AFTER THE DEATH OF A LIFE However, that same relationship can become a positive when you think about another person caring and supporting you. Let me list a few of my own observations about widows and widowers, and the subject of a new relationship. · When the building of a relationship is rushed, it often fails, throwing the individual back into a grief cycle. HOW I SURRENDERED TO THE GRIEF OF LOSING MY HUSBAND How I Surrendered to the Grief of Losing My Husband. On February 4, 2009, I woke up to find that my husband had died in his sleep from an undetected heart condition. He was forty-nine years old. I was thirty-nine. It was the biggest shock of my life. The first two hours were a blur of emotion, pain, fear, shock, and denial. TO THE WIDOW STRUGGLING WITH GUILT To The Widow Struggling With Guilt. On the outside, the world sees you hurting from the loss of your spouse. They don’t know; however, that in addition to the “normal” feelings of grief, you’re also struggling with guilt. You blame yourself for not insisting that he see the doctor when his cough got progressively worse. REDEFINING YOUR LIFE AFTER THE LOSS OF A SPOUSE 1. When it comes to your career, you may decide you want to do something more meaningful. For example, you may want to make it your life’s purpose to support the disease (and work towards a cure) from which your spouse died. 2. You may want to further involve yourself with certain hobbies and make it a career. On the other hand, thingsin
YOUR DECEASED LOVED ONES ARE OKAY AND WANT YOU TO KNOW Karen Noe. Karen Noe is a renowned New Jersey-based psychic medium, spiritual counselor, and healer with a two-year waiting list. She is the author of "The Rainbow Follows the Storm: How to Obtain Inner Peace by Connecting with Angels and Deceased Loved Ones," "Through the Eyes of Another: A Medium's Guide to Creating Heaven on Earth by Encountering Your Life Review Now," and FIVE YEARS INTO WIDOWHOOD, LIFE GOES ON Five Years into Widowhood, Life Goes On. I still can’t believe that he is gone, and perhaps I never will. And, that’s all right. I never thought that I would be alone, and in my mind, I know that being alone is the hardest thing that I will ever have to do. A LIFE ALONE: ADJUSTING TO BEING A WIDOWER Keep in mind that staying busy or starting a new relationship by themselves isn’t going to bring you peace, comfort, or acceptance. They’re simply tools to help you go on from one day to the next. Eventually you’re going to have to go through the inner struggle of accepting your loss and being okay with starting a new chapter in yourlife.
THE ROAD BACK TO HAPPINESS AFTER SPOUSE-LOSS Sid, my husband and soul mate for almost thirty-eight years, had died suddenly in his sleep. I felt like my heart could not possibly go on beating without him. I remember lying alone in the dark that night, begging God to take me, too. But when the sun came up, I was still breathing. Even though I could barely function at the time, I knewdeep
WRITING TO A FRIEND IN HOSPICE Writing to a Friend in Hospice. Because I was out of town for several weekends, I missed several Sunday church services. When I returned to church, I saw a friend of mine. She had lost so much weight she barely looked like herself and was wearing a cap to conceal her bare head. “Oh my gosh, she has cancer,” I thought to myself. MOVING AFTER LOSS: THE GRIEF OF LEAVING THE HOME YOU LOVE On one of the coldest days of winter a flock of mixed birds – cardinals, blue jays, finches, sparrows – landed on the bushes and ate the red berries in a matter of minutes. We are going to miss our home and the space. We are going to miss the flowers that bloom in the garden. We are going to miss the neighbors who live on our cul de sac. WIDOW FEARS SHARING THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE Josie, my dear, I am so sorry to learn of the tragic death of your husband, and I can only imagine the depth of your pain. Your devastation and anger at God are understandable, and I wouldn’t presume to take that away from you ~ as I’ve written elsewhere, suffering a major loss causes us to confront and re-think the basic beliefs we may have held all our lives, and we may feel abandoned by HOW I SURRENDERED TO THE GRIEF OF LOSING MY HUSBAND How I Surrendered to the Grief of Losing My Husband. On February 4, 2009, I woke up to find that my husband had died in his sleep from an undetected heart condition. He was forty-nine years old. I was thirty-nine. It was the biggest shock of my life. The first two hours were a blur of emotion, pain, fear, shock, and denial. OPEN TO HOPE, SUPPORT FOR DEALING WITH DEATH, GRIEF, LOSSOPEN TO HOPE ARTICLESOPEN TO HOPE PODCASTOPEN TO HOPE TVOPEN TO HOPE BOOKS Open to Hope TV. Don't miss watching the award-winning TV series, "Open to Hope," hosted by Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley. Each episode will to introduce you to people who have suffered loss and again found hope. Loss of a Parent Loss of a Spouse Loss of a Child Loss of a Sibling. View All Shows. THE GRIEVING CODEPENDENT Briefly defined, it is the loss of self, while caring for others. These are the selfless members of families and society who have a tendency to give until they give out and though they appear to be able to do anything, they can’t do everything. This is particularly true when experiencing grief. A codependent is often the one who is doingall
HOW TO RELEASE GUILT AFTER LOSS OF A CHILD After losing her infant son in 2011, Catherine embarked on a journey to do more than survive grief. The loss forever changed the trajectory of her life and sent her looking for meaning and purpose for the life she was given. She channeled the love for her son into her own healing, self-growth and personal empowerment. TO THE WIDOW STRUGGLING WITH GUILT To The Widow Struggling With Guilt. On the outside, the world sees you hurting from the loss of your spouse. They don’t know; however, that in addition to the “normal” feelings of grief, you’re also struggling with guilt. You blame yourself for not insisting that he see the doctor when his cough got progressively worse. ANGEL MOMS - OPEN TO HOPE Dear Angel Moms, I just ran across a posted tweet in re. to the effect you may have had on Speaker Ryan to not seek re-election. Now I don’t think it was the main reason but Maybe it was enough to pushover the edge.
IS GRIEF MAKING YOU FEEL SICK? The process of grief makes you feel like you are aging faster than you did before your loss. It makes you feel like you’ve been run over by a truck — day after day. Your body aches like you have the flu. You can’t eat or you eat too much. You can’t sleep or you sleep too much. Your thyroid shuts down. BRANDI REYNA, AUTHOR AT OPEN TO HOPE Ms. Reyna is a creative soul with a passion for helping others. Her faith is very important to her and is reflected in her writings. She writes about her faith and the role it plays in her grieving process and how she grieves. Ms. Reyna's purpose for writing is to give voice to and shed light on unique losses. PET CREMATION MISTAKE: BREAKING THE BAD NEWS As both a bereaved parent and a bereaved daughter herself, Marty Tousley, RN, MS, FT, DCC has focused her practice on issues of grief, loss and transition for more than 40 years. She joined Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, AZ as a Bereavement Counselor in 1996, and for ten years served as moderator for its innovative online grief supportforums.
THREE YEARS INTO GRIEF JOURNEY: A SURPRISING STRUGGLE According to Deits, the two year marker, or milestone, as he calls it, requires self patience. We expect normalcy because we survived the first year. “The second year proves how lonely it can be to make it without the one you lost.”. But few grief experts have written aboutthe
WIDOW ASKS: WHY CAN'T I CRY? Question from Phyllis: My husband of 54 years passed away one year ago and except for a few tears the night he passed away, I have not been able to shed a tear since. He was 75 years old, and had a number of physical ailments including diabetes and chronic kidney failure. He was living in a nursing home – recovering from the 5th broken bone in less than a year — when he just stopped OPEN TO HOPE, SUPPORT FOR DEALING WITH DEATH, GRIEF, LOSSOPEN TO HOPE ARTICLESOPEN TO HOPE PODCASTOPEN TO HOPE TVOPEN TO HOPE BOOKS Open to Hope TV. Don't miss watching the award-winning TV series, "Open to Hope," hosted by Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley. Each episode will to introduce you to people who have suffered loss and again found hope. Loss of a Parent Loss of a Spouse Loss of a Child Loss of a Sibling. View All Shows. THE GRIEVING CODEPENDENT Briefly defined, it is the loss of self, while caring for others. These are the selfless members of families and society who have a tendency to give until they give out and though they appear to be able to do anything, they can’t do everything. This is particularly true when experiencing grief. A codependent is often the one who is doingall
TO THE WIDOW STRUGGLING WITH GUILT To The Widow Struggling With Guilt. On the outside, the world sees you hurting from the loss of your spouse. They don’t know; however, that in addition to the “normal” feelings of grief, you’re also struggling with guilt. You blame yourself for not insisting that he see the doctor when his cough got progressively worse. HOW TO RELEASE GUILT AFTER LOSS OF A CHILD After losing her infant son in 2011, Catherine embarked on a journey to do more than survive grief. The loss forever changed the trajectory of her life and sent her looking for meaning and purpose for the life she was given. She channeled the love for her son into her own healing, self-growth and personal empowerment. ANGEL MOMS - OPEN TO HOPE Dear Angel Moms, I just ran across a posted tweet in re. to the effect you may have had on Speaker Ryan to not seek re-election. Now I don’t think it was the main reason but Maybe it was enough to pushover the edge.
WHO BURNED MY ROLES? HOW OUR IDENTITY CHANGES AFTER A LOSS Our identity is shaped by these roles. Before my husband’s death, my defining roles were mother, wife and caregiver. With three young children and a terminally ill husband, these responsibilities took up the majority of my waking hours. When Greg died, that changed dramatically. In the aftermath of this loss, I naturally felt lost andconfused.
PET CREMATION MISTAKE: BREAKING THE BAD NEWS As both a bereaved parent and a bereaved daughter herself, Marty Tousley, RN, MS, FT, DCC has focused her practice on issues of grief, loss and transition for more than 40 years. She joined Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, AZ as a Bereavement Counselor in 1996, and for ten years served as moderator for its innovative online grief supportforums.
BRANDI REYNA, AUTHOR AT OPEN TO HOPE Ms. Reyna is a creative soul with a passion for helping others. Her faith is very important to her and is reflected in her writings. She writes about her faith and the role it plays in her grieving process and how she grieves. Ms. Reyna's purpose for writing is to give voice to and shed light on unique losses. THREE YEARS INTO GRIEF JOURNEY: A SURPRISING STRUGGLE According to Deits, the two year marker, or milestone, as he calls it, requires self patience. We expect normalcy because we survived the first year. “The second year proves how lonely it can be to make it without the one you lost.”. But few grief experts have written aboutthe
WIDOW ASKS: WHY CAN'T I CRY? Question from Phyllis: My husband of 54 years passed away one year ago and except for a few tears the night he passed away, I have not been able to shed a tear since. He was 75 years old, and had a number of physical ailments including diabetes and chronic kidney failure. He was living in a nursing home – recovering from the 5th broken bone in less than a year — when he just stopped OPEN TO HOPE PODCASTS Open to Hope Podcast. Feeling discouraged? Relax and tune into the Open to Hope podcast and hear Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview guests with WHERE DO I BELONG NOW? AFTER BOTH PARENTS DIE Nina Impala. NINA IMPALA is a highly intuitive multifaceted individual. This she combines with professional education in the End-of-Life Field. Certified by The American Academy of Bereavement for Spiritual Facilitation for the Terminally Ill, Nina also holds a BA in Human Services, is a graduate of Mueller College of Holistic Studies, Author of Dearly Departed What I Learned About Living From WHEN YOU WANT TO JOIN YOUR LOVED ONE IN DEATH Hello,my name is James Carbajal from Denver, Co, my Loving wife of 25 years Nancy passed onto her next journey last Dec/2018, and not a day goes by that I don’t wish to be where she is, my life here without her physical presence is unbearable, from each morning, to each night, and in my dreams, I long to see her and feel her, I understand that she is with me now, I feel her by my side each REDEFINING YOUR LIFE AFTER THE LOSS OF A SPOUSE 1. When it comes to your career, you may decide you want to do something more meaningful. For example, you may want to make it your life’s purpose to support the disease (and work towards a cure) from which your spouse died. 2. You may want to further involve yourself with certain hobbies and make it a career. On the other hand, thingsin
LIVING IN THE IN-BETWEEN TIME Charles W. Sidoti. Charles W. Sidoti, BCC, is Coordinator of Spiritual Care at Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital. He is the author of two books, "Living at God's Speed, Healing in God's Time," published in 2011 and "Simple Contemplative Spirituality," published in 2016. ANGER IS NATURAL AFTER A LOSS Anger is Natural After a Loss. Anger is a common natural human emotion following a death. Finding that you are feeling angry at the situation, at a person in particular, or just angry in general is understandable. Getting the anger out in an appropriate way can be a challenge. Traditionally, when angry, you may have been conditioned to“hold
THE ROAD BACK TO HAPPINESS AFTER SPOUSE-LOSS Sid, my husband and soul mate for almost thirty-eight years, had died suddenly in his sleep. I felt like my heart could not possibly go on beating without him. I remember lying alone in the dark that night, begging God to take me, too. But when the sun came up, I was still breathing. Even though I could barely function at the time, I knewdeep
HOW CAN I CONNECT WITH MY CHILD-IN-SPIRIT? Beyond that is the gift of energy and love that goes directly to our children-in-spirit! To registry your child for prayer send their full name and passing date to Sheri at: theprayerregistry@ gmail.com. I will take care of the rest and get back to you to let you know how you can find your child’s name on the calendar, as well as how we work RETURNING TO WORK AFTER YOUR SPOUSE DIES Returning to a job after a spouse’s death is a step that tends to be anticipated with eagerness, dread, or both, at different times. The workplace can seem like a familiar well-ordered refuge where you find many hours of distraction away from your pain. WIDOW FEARS SHARING THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE Josie, my dear, I am so sorry to learn of the tragic death of your husband, and I can only imagine the depth of your pain. Your devastation and anger at God are understandable, and I wouldn’t presume to take that away from you ~ as I’ve written elsewhere, suffering a major loss causes us to confront and re-think the basic beliefs we may have held all our lives, and we may feel abandoned by OPEN TO HOPE, SUPPORT FOR DEALING WITH DEATH, GRIEF, LOSSOPEN TO HOPE ARTICLESOPEN TO HOPE PODCASTOPEN TO HOPE TVOPEN TO HOPE BOOKS Open to Hope TV. Don't miss watching the award-winning TV series, "Open to Hope," hosted by Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley. Each episode will to introduce you to people who have suffered loss and again found hope. Loss of a Parent Loss of a Spouse Loss of a Child Loss of a Sibling. View All Shows. THE GRIEVING CODEPENDENT Briefly defined, it is the loss of self, while caring for others. These are the selfless members of families and society who have a tendency to give until they give out and though they appear to be able to do anything, they can’t do everything. This is particularly true when experiencing grief. A codependent is often the one who is doingall
THE ROAD BACK TO HAPPINESS AFTER SPOUSE-LOSS Sid, my husband and soul mate for almost thirty-eight years, had died suddenly in his sleep. I felt like my heart could not possibly go on beating without him. I remember lying alone in the dark that night, begging God to take me, too. But when the sun came up, I was still breathing. Even though I could barely function at the time, I knewdeep
TO THE WIDOW STRUGGLING WITH GUILT To The Widow Struggling With Guilt. On the outside, the world sees you hurting from the loss of your spouse. They don’t know; however, that in addition to the “normal” feelings of grief, you’re also struggling with guilt. You blame yourself for not insisting that he see the doctor when his cough got progressively worse. HOW TO RELEASE GUILT AFTER LOSS OF A CHILD After losing her infant son in 2011, Catherine embarked on a journey to do more than survive grief. The loss forever changed the trajectory of her life and sent her looking for meaning and purpose for the life she was given. She channeled the love for her son into her own healing, self-growth and personal empowerment. WHEN YOU WANT TO JOIN YOUR LOVED ONE IN DEATH A blink of an eye in the grand scheme of eternity. So, think of your loved one with pride and happiness. Imagine them as a beautiful rainbow of colors shining down on you, flowing into your soul. As it warms your heart, you can’t help but smile and find joy even indeath.
400 YEARS LATER, SHAKESPEARE'S GRIEF RESONATES 400 Years Later, Shakespeare’s Grief Resonates. William Shakespeare was acquainted with great grief. Learning this has deepened my admiration for the playwright and what he has penned about grief. The Bard, as Shakespeare is often referred to, was WIDOW FEARS SHARING THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE Josie, my dear, I am so sorry to learn of the tragic death of your husband, and I can only imagine the depth of your pain. Your devastation and anger at God are understandable, and I wouldn’t presume to take that away from you ~ as I’ve written elsewhere, suffering a major loss causes us to confront and re-think the basic beliefs we may have held all our lives, and we may feel abandoned by DID MY CAT GO TO HEAVEN? My response: I’m so sorry to learn of the death of your beloved cat Mittens, and I offer you my deepest sympathy. Having lost my own beloved Tibetan terrier Beringer just last month, I certainly can relate to what you are feeling. You’ve asked if your dear little Mittens went to heaven. I’m not a biblical scholar and I cannotpoint you to
WIDOW ASKS: WHY CAN'T I CRY? Question from Phyllis: My husband of 54 years passed away one year ago and except for a few tears the night he passed away, I have not been able to shed a tear since. He was 75 years old, and had a number of physical ailments including diabetes and chronic kidney failure. He was living in a nursing home – recovering from the 5th broken bone in less than a year — when he just stopped OPEN TO HOPE, SUPPORT FOR DEALING WITH DEATH, GRIEF, LOSSOPEN TO HOPE ARTICLESOPEN TO HOPE PODCASTOPEN TO HOPE TVOPEN TO HOPE BOOKS Open to Hope TV. Don't miss watching the award-winning TV series, "Open to Hope," hosted by Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley. Each episode will to introduce you to people who have suffered loss and again found hope. Loss of a Parent Loss of a Spouse Loss of a Child Loss of a Sibling. View All Shows. THE GRIEVING CODEPENDENT Briefly defined, it is the loss of self, while caring for others. These are the selfless members of families and society who have a tendency to give until they give out and though they appear to be able to do anything, they can’t do everything. This is particularly true when experiencing grief. A codependent is often the one who is doingall
THE ROAD BACK TO HAPPINESS AFTER SPOUSE-LOSS Sid, my husband and soul mate for almost thirty-eight years, had died suddenly in his sleep. I felt like my heart could not possibly go on beating without him. I remember lying alone in the dark that night, begging God to take me, too. But when the sun came up, I was still breathing. Even though I could barely function at the time, I knewdeep
TO THE WIDOW STRUGGLING WITH GUILT To The Widow Struggling With Guilt. On the outside, the world sees you hurting from the loss of your spouse. They don’t know; however, that in addition to the “normal” feelings of grief, you’re also struggling with guilt. You blame yourself for not insisting that he see the doctor when his cough got progressively worse. HOW TO RELEASE GUILT AFTER LOSS OF A CHILD After losing her infant son in 2011, Catherine embarked on a journey to do more than survive grief. The loss forever changed the trajectory of her life and sent her looking for meaning and purpose for the life she was given. She channeled the love for her son into her own healing, self-growth and personal empowerment. WHEN YOU WANT TO JOIN YOUR LOVED ONE IN DEATH A blink of an eye in the grand scheme of eternity. So, think of your loved one with pride and happiness. Imagine them as a beautiful rainbow of colors shining down on you, flowing into your soul. As it warms your heart, you can’t help but smile and find joy even indeath.
400 YEARS LATER, SHAKESPEARE'S GRIEF RESONATES 400 Years Later, Shakespeare’s Grief Resonates. William Shakespeare was acquainted with great grief. Learning this has deepened my admiration for the playwright and what he has penned about grief. The Bard, as Shakespeare is often referred to, was WIDOW FEARS SHARING THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE Josie, my dear, I am so sorry to learn of the tragic death of your husband, and I can only imagine the depth of your pain. Your devastation and anger at God are understandable, and I wouldn’t presume to take that away from you ~ as I’ve written elsewhere, suffering a major loss causes us to confront and re-think the basic beliefs we may have held all our lives, and we may feel abandoned by DID MY CAT GO TO HEAVEN? My response: I’m so sorry to learn of the death of your beloved cat Mittens, and I offer you my deepest sympathy. Having lost my own beloved Tibetan terrier Beringer just last month, I certainly can relate to what you are feeling. You’ve asked if your dear little Mittens went to heaven. I’m not a biblical scholar and I cannotpoint you to
WIDOW ASKS: WHY CAN'T I CRY? Question from Phyllis: My husband of 54 years passed away one year ago and except for a few tears the night he passed away, I have not been able to shed a tear since. He was 75 years old, and had a number of physical ailments including diabetes and chronic kidney failure. He was living in a nursing home – recovering from the 5th broken bone in less than a year — when he just stopped HOW TO RELEASE GUILT AFTER LOSS OF A CHILD After losing her infant son in 2011, Catherine embarked on a journey to do more than survive grief. The loss forever changed the trajectory of her life and sent her looking for meaning and purpose for the life she was given. She channeled the love for her son into her own healing, self-growth and personal empowerment. WHEN YOU WANT TO JOIN YOUR LOVED ONE IN DEATH Hello,my name is James Carbajal from Denver, Co, my Loving wife of 25 years Nancy passed onto her next journey last Dec/2018, and not a day goes by that I don’t wish to be where she is, my life here without her physical presence is unbearable, from each morning, to each night, and in my dreams, I long to see her and feel her, I understand that she is with me now, I feel her by my side each WHERE DO I BELONG NOW? AFTER BOTH PARENTS DIE Nina Impala. NINA IMPALA is a highly intuitive multifaceted individual. This she combines with professional education in the End-of-Life Field. Certified by The American Academy of Bereavement for Spiritual Facilitation for the Terminally Ill, Nina also holds a BA in Human Services, is a graduate of Mueller College of Holistic Studies, Author of Dearly Departed What I Learned About Living From REDEFINING YOUR LIFE AFTER THE LOSS OF A SPOUSE 1. When it comes to your career, you may decide you want to do something more meaningful. For example, you may want to make it your life’s purpose to support the disease (and work towards a cure) from which your spouse died. 2. You may want to further involve yourself with certain hobbies and make it a career. On the other hand, thingsin
OPEN TO HOPE PODCASTS Open to Hope Podcast. Feeling discouraged? Relax and tune into the Open to Hope podcast and hear Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview guests with LIVING IN THE IN-BETWEEN TIME Charles W. Sidoti. Charles W. Sidoti, BCC, is Coordinator of Spiritual Care at Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital. He is the author of two books, "Living at God's Speed, Healing in God's Time," published in 2011 and "Simple Contemplative Spirituality," published in 2016. FIVE SIGNS YOU MAY BE CARRYING HIDDEN GRIEF Julie Lange. Julie Lange has traveled that dark road every mother dreads above all others, the death of a child. As part of her own healing journey, she has followed a shamanic path for almost 25 years, and is an experienced practitioner and teacher. FIVE YEARS INTO WIDOWHOOD, LIFE GOES ON Five Years into Widowhood, Life Goes On. I still can’t believe that he is gone, and perhaps I never will. And, that’s all right. I never thought that I would be alone, and in my mind, I know that being alone is the hardest thing that I will ever have to do. PET CREMATION MISTAKE: BREAKING THE BAD NEWS As both a bereaved parent and a bereaved daughter herself, Marty Tousley, RN, MS, FT, DCC has focused her practice on issues of grief, loss and transition for more than 40 years. She joined Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, AZ as a Bereavement Counselor in 1996, and for ten years served as moderator for its innovative online grief supportforums.
YOUR DECEASED LOVED ONES ARE OKAY AND WANT YOU TO KNOW Karen Noe. Karen Noe is a renowned New Jersey-based psychic medium, spiritual counselor, and healer with a two-year waiting list. She is the author of "The Rainbow Follows the Storm: How to Obtain Inner Peace by Connecting with Angels and Deceased Loved Ones," "Through the Eyes of Another: A Medium's Guide to Creating Heaven on Earth by Encountering Your Life Review Now," and*
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