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In Loving Memory of Dad: A Father’s Lasting Legacy

In Loving Memory of Dad: A Father’s Lasting Legacy

In loving memory of my dad, I find myself often reflecting on the moments that shaped me. I recall the wisdom, the strength, the…
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Dena Derenale Betti
The Start of the March Break (a letter from Daddy)

The Start of the March Break (a letter from Daddy)

I write a letter to my son every day. Today is the Sunday before the “official” March break in Ontario, Canada (I live with my family in…
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Emile Ferlisi
Examples of Emotional Intelligence in Navigating Grief

Examples of Emotional Intelligence in Navigating Grief

As I’ve journeyed through life, I’ve come to realize that emotional intelligence (EQ) is not just a buzzword — it’s a vital skill…
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Dena Derenale Betti
Grief and Fatigue: Understanding the Connection

Grief and Fatigue: Understanding the Connection

When we consider how grief and fatigue are intertwined, we often overlook how profoundly connected they are, impacting not just our…
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Dena Derenale Betti
How to Start a Foundation in Memory of a Loved One

How to Start a Foundation in Memory of a Loved One

The loss of my 14-year-old daughter Jenna created an unimaginable void in my life and in my family’s life. As I grieved, I found myself…
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Dena Derenale Betti
How Anger and Grief Shape Our Healing Journey

How Anger and Grief Shape Our Healing Journey

Grief and anger often intertwine when we lose someone we love, two potent emotions that surface in the wake of such profound loss. When my…
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Dena Derenale Betti
The Anger has come…

The Anger has come…

I’m really angry with Charley right now. I can’t shake it, much as I want to. I found some stuff on his computer that has riled me. His…
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Louise Atkin
What to Say to Someone Grieving

What to Say to Someone Grieving

Finding the Right Words
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Dena Derenale Betti
How I Learned to Grow Around Grief

How I Learned to Grow Around Grief

I didn’t know what to expect from grief. But the initial shock of losing my 14-year-old daughter, Jenna, cut so deeply that I couldn’t…
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Dena Derenale Betti
What Grief Is & What Grief Is Not

What Grief Is & What Grief Is Not

A not-definitive guide to understand this strange feeling
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Ajay Sharma
How to Feel Your Emotions

How to Feel Your Emotions

A Practical Guide to Embracing Emotional Awareness
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Dena Derenale Betti
Understanding the Difference Between Emotional Needs and Wants

Understanding the Difference Between Emotional Needs and Wants

Have you ever wondered why some emotional desires seem to linger even after they’ve been fulfilled? This is because there’s a crucial…
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Dena Derenale Betti
Allow Yourself to Grieve

Allow Yourself to Grieve

But Don’t Forget to Live
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D- Anne Jennings
Memorial Funds: Honoring Loved Ones with Purpose

Memorial Funds: Honoring Loved Ones with Purpose

In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the profound impact of memorial funds, offering practical advice on establishing and…
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Dena Derenale Betti
Grief Is the Final Act of Love: Celebrating Love’s Enduring Legacy

Grief Is the Final Act of Love: Celebrating Love’s Enduring Legacy

The Connection Between Love and Grief
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Dena Derenale Betti
The Smell of An Absence

The Smell of An Absence

How Spaces Change When Someone Leaves
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Ajay Sharma
The Ghosts of Grief Past, Present, and Future

The Ghosts of Grief Past, Present, and Future

“Ghost of the Future, I fear you more than any spectre I have seen!” —Ebeneezer Scrooge
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Elissa Laing
When the Candles are Lit

When the Candles are Lit

When the candles are lit, I am at peace for the day. The noise, the nonsense, the tasks are all put away. When the candles are lit, I am at…
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Emile Ferlisi
Not Gonna Happen Again

Not Gonna Happen Again

He tosses, he turns,
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Emile Ferlisi
Grief, Time and Space

Grief, Time and Space

Having got through Christmas, I didn’t want the new year to come. I didn’t want it to be a year that Charley hadn’t lived in. The growing…
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Louise Atkin
I Can't Imagine What You're Going Through

I Can't Imagine What You're Going Through

How feeding platitudes to your grieving loved ones isn't the same as showing them empathy
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M.C. Lorcia
A Grief Observed

A Grief Observed

Remembering my parents
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Margie Hord de Mendez
What I’m Learning about Grief

What I’m Learning about Grief

It is almost 3 months since Charley, my husband died. Grief is my new constant companion. Getting to know her reminds me in some ways of…
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Louise Atkin
My Tribute to Author Marilyn June Coffey

My Tribute to Author Marilyn June Coffey

May she rest in peace.
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Gleenobly
Disintegrating Death — An Insight Into My Experience with Terminal Illness

Disintegrating Death — An Insight Into My Experience with Terminal Illness

It’s a different kind of loss
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Anthony Signorelli
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