October 2026

How to cope with guilt and regrets and feel better over time

by Linda Donovan How to cope with guilt and regrets and feel better over time: Feeling guilty and having regrets can happen before and after a loss. This is where the if-only and what-if statements are common. You may try unsuccessfully and illogically to bargain with a higher power, by saying out loud, “What if

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Denying the Reality of Death: Florence’s Lesson

Denying the Reality of Death: Florence’s Lesson Florence Moore was 38 when her husband died suddenly and tragically in a mountain-climbing accident. Before he died, one could have set a watch by John’s arrival home each weekday after work. Without fail, John would walk through the kitchen door at 5:15 p.m. and embrace his wife

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Creative Ways to Ease Stress and Heal After Losing a Loved One

For grieving individuals trying to keep up with work, family, and daily responsibilities, the emotional impact of bereavement can land like a constant weight. The stress after losing a loved one isn’t just sadness; it can show up as tension, restlessness, irritability, and a mind that won’t settle, even when everything “looks fine” from the

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