Tag Archives: losing a loved one

CaregiverLife Radio – Coping with Loss, The Grief Journey

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

Grief is something we will all experience at some point in our life.  Whether the loss of a job, home, relationship or the death of a loved one, grief is part of the human experience. Please join me today at … Continue reading →

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Good Grief

Posted on August 17, 2012 by

Many people I’ve spoken with about grief think that there is a “time of mourning”. This would suggest a beginning as well as an end. I believe that grief is a journey that has no end date, it simply changes … Continue reading →

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What you focus on Expands

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

A phrase shared by Stedman Graham during his presentation at the 2008 Aging In America conference was: “What you focus on expands”. The phrase instantly brought to mind my friend Holly who had been diagnosed with a rare form of … Continue reading →

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Nothing Left Unsaid

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

I saw a preview for the new movie “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close” about a young boy whose father was killed in the 9/11 attacks.  One of my most unsettling thoughts regarding 9/11 was about what was left unsaid. My … Continue reading →

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Perspective from the Rearview Mirror

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

It’s hard to believe that it’s January.  It feels like time speeds up as each year passes.  2011 was a year filled with so many trials and tragedy that, at times, I just wanted to curl up in the fetal position … Continue reading →

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Love – It’s all the matters in the end

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

One of my favorite movies is Moulin Rouge and one of the lines from the movie says, “The greatest thing in all the world is to love and be loved in return.” I love that line. It’s so true. A few … Continue reading →

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