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Sorrow is a deep emotional experience. Caregivers particularly have a hard time dealing with the death of someone they have cared for. It is usual for caregivers who care for the elderly to develop strong bonds with the people they are caring for. They could be elderly people or someone unwell. Normally, if someone […]
Continue ReadingFather’s Day is coming, and we want to share one of the great musical tributes to fatherhood ever written, Dan Fogelberg’s Leader of the Band. There are two versions below. The first is a live performance of the song with an introduction by Fogelberg from an interview. The second is a version with the lyrics. […]
Continue Reading“As a person in grief I have been told that I need to “resolve” my grief. I was so relieved to read about your concept that we don’t really resolve our grief, but we can “reconcile” it. Can you describe the difference in this terminology?” As your question suggests, “reconcile” is the term I find […]
Continue ReadingImage via Freepik If you’re here, it likely means someone you care about is going through cancer treatment, and your home is about to become more than just a place to live — it’s about to become a sanctuary. Not in the “spa music and eucalyptus candles” kind of way, but a real space […]
Continue ReadingEDITORS NOTE: DURING THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEK, WE ARE RE-POSTING THIS IN HONOR OF ALL THOSE WHO DIED IN THE SERVICE OF THIS NATION. One of the saddest family stories of WWII was the death of the five Sullivan brothers from the USS Juneau in 1942. Below is a their story in brief, and President […]
Continue ReadingWhen a parent loses their spouse, they’re suddenly faced with a world that looks very different. The person they have built a life with is gone, and they must now navigate the changes and challenges of everyday life without them. As a child of this grieving parent, it can be difficult to know how to […]
Continue ReadingEveryone experiences grief at some point in their lives, and it usually has to do with losing someone you cared for deeply. The mourning process looks different for everyone. But, there are healthy ways to get through it and move forward. On the surface, you might not think it’s important to pay attention to your […]
Continue ReadingNurturing Silence is about self-Care Strategies for the Thoughtful Soul. Dealing with the loss of a loved one is an incredibly challenging experience. As an introvert, you might find traditional methods of coping overwhelming. Creating a self-care plan tailored to your needs can help you navigate this difficult time. AfterTalk explains how to build a […]
Continue ReadingBy Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. When a death is sudden and unexpected, as is typically the case with a military death, it’s that much more difficult. Violent or self-inflicted death, whether accidental or intentional, often leaves mourners in shock for weeks, months and sometimes years. The death of a younger person is always naturally challenging. […]
Continue ReadingHow to Talk With Loved Ones About End-of-Life Plans We tend to dance around it. We find polite ways to change the subject, to promise “another time,” to chuckle uncomfortably and pivot. But the truth doesn’t bend: every one of us, at some point, will leave this world. And those we love will feel […]
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