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What Martin Luther King’s Daughter Has to Say About Grief by Lynda Cheldelin Fell She was just 5-years-old when her famous daddy, Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated. Thanks in part to the Pulitzer Prize-winning photo of the young Bernice King on her mother’s lap, most are familiar with that story. Yet a recent New York Times article […]
Continue ReadingDuring his New Years Eve celebration Anderson Cooper took time to discuss grief and the holidays. Click this link to see his commentary: //www.cnn.com/2026/01/01/us/video/anderson-cooper-meessage-on-grief-new-years-eve-digvid#:~:text=US-,’You%20are%20not%20alone’:%20Anderson%20Cooper%20gives%20heartfelt%20message,Now%20playing
Continue Readingby Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. Someone you love has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. You probably did not expect things to turn out this way. Emotionally, you may be finding it hard to accept the diagnosis even as you are caught up in planning for your loved one’s present and future […]
Continue ReadingThere are several suggested New Year’s resolutions for the grieving. This one is from Hospice of the Red River Valley: I resolve to not place time limits on my grief; it will take as long as it takes. I resolve to acknowledge my grief as my own—that it is as individual as I am—and will take shape […]
Continue ReadingThe holiday season can be delightful, but it often brings pressure: family dynamics, financial strain, disrupted routines, social obligations, and emotional expectations. Many people feel anxious during this period—even those who don’t normally experience anxiety. The good news? You can navigate the season with more steadiness by focusing on small, repeatable habits that restore calm. […]
Continue Readingby Gyani Richards Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly. Chuang Tzu Because grief arises from the deepest parts of us, its double-edged sword brings both immense pain as well as a unique possibility for self-discovery. Our internal perspective – the lens through which we embrace our suffering – […]
Continue Readingby Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. If you could go back in time and re-live a special holiday, which one would you choose? Close your eyes for a moment and think about this holiday. Now, slowly, walk through this memory in your mind. What made it so special? What were the surroundings like? Who inhabits this […]
Continue ReadingThe first public figure to speak to the American People about Pearl Harbor was not President Roosevelt, but his wife, First Lady Eleanor during her weekly radio broadcast. In her remarks she let the nation in on what was going on in Washington at that moment—and spoke specifically to the women of America, who might […]
Continue ReadingThis video with Dr. Alan Wolfelt explores the important topic of how to help those in your life who are grieving during the holiday season. The Center for Loss & Life Transition is led by grief counselor and educator Dr. Alan Wolfelt We are an organization dedicated to helping people who are grieving and those […]
Continue ReadingGrief can often feel like an enormous weight, especially on the toughest days. It’s important to remember that experiencing deep sorrow is a natural part of healing. While emotions may feel overwhelming, there are ways to cope that can help you navigate through those challenging moments. Expressing Your Feelings One of the most essential aspects […]
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