I remember when I lost my first wife 30+ years ago, and recall how unprepared I was to deal with financial issues in the moment. I made mistakes that cost me later, so let me keep this simple. Talk to your accountant or financial advisor immediately about whether there are any things you need to
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When I attended your training, I think you mentioned that the true “expert” is the mourner. Can you expand on this? Your memory is correct – I have always maintained that the true expert in grief is the mourner. I do believe there is a real difference between studying a mysterious body of knowledge surrounding
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by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. When it comes to helping one another through grief, there’s no one right way. That’s because every grief is unique. Not only are each of us singular individuals with unique histories and personalities, but the people we grieve the loss of are also one-of-a-kind. After a significant loss, what we
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How to Manage Grief Anxiety and Find Hope After Losing a Loved One For grieving individuals facing the loss of a loved one, it can be unsettling when sorrow shows up as a racing mind, tight chest, irritability, or a blank, disconnected numbness. Grief-related anxiety and grief-related depression often create emotional challenges after loss that
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Finding Grace in the Silence Grief is not a destination. It is a drive—one that feels, on many days, like you are navigating a dirt road through a sandstorm. When I lost my father, I lost more than just a parent; I lost my teacher, my hero, and the person who showed me what God’s
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