• Healing from Abusive Relationships - Inner Healing for Inner and Outer Bruises
  What is the actual platform that evokes the mind-body self-repair mechanism, and how do you invoke it to mend inner and outer bruises of domestic violence? Read on to learn about healing inner and outer bruises.
• Sympathy Flowers: The Right Flowers Can Say So Much
  Condolence flowers are used to send the bereaved thoughts of comfort and sympathy. This article describes the types of flowers that should be sent to the grieving and takes into account religion, flower meanings and colors.
• Helping Children with Grief
  Parents and adults often feel helpless when confronted with grieving children.
• Using Poems to Express Loss and Love for a Loved One
  Finding the right words to say when someone has passed away can be difficult. This article provides insight into using poetry written for times of grief or bereavement to express feelings of loss and love during funeral or memorial services.
• When the Memories Come Without Pain
  My youngest son was eleven when his father died. For the longest time he would cling to me when we were parting company, giving hugs and more hugs.
• Seven Beliefs That Will Help You Cope with the Death of Your Loved One
  Thoughts and beliefs--both of which are choices you make--are the underpinnings of the attitude you take toward loss. They are the major factors in how you will cope with your loss and to what extent you will experience additional and unnecessary sufferin
• Memories of Susan
  Grief hits us all differently and in different ways. I've found that I deal with it better if I write it down, think of the good times, and concentrate on those. I know that time does soften the pain, but it's tough in the beginning when you don't have ti
• Online Memorials: Sharing a Loved One's Story in a Virtual World
  When we die, we want to leave a life story that can speak to others both now and in generations to come. This article describes how posting a life story on an online memorial service site can help celebrate a life and encourage others.
• What do I do now?
  When someone close to you passes away, it is very emotionally draining and not always easy to think clearly. Remember you do not have to rush into your funeral arrangements. The following will help you prepare for the Funeral:Contact family and friend, yo
• Reading poems or verse at funerals
  Poems or verse at a funeral can be a great comfort if chosen wisely. When someone reads a suitable verse befitting the person's life it makes the service very personal and is a comfort for the family. It doesn't have to be a sad poem, remember you are ref
• Grief is a Journey, Not a Destination
  There are days you sit in a chair and stare out the window because living seems to take too much energy. Even to think about what to make for dinner is an all-consuming task.
• A Widow's Many "Firsts"
  I sorted through and cleared away my husband's clothes a few months after his passing, following an inexplicable but strong urge that struck me.
• Living a Half Life
  After my husband's death, I enclosed myself in an emotional shell. A hard cased, untouchable cocoon of nothingness. I wanted to be numb, I wanted to be left alone.
• Celebrate Life: Using Online Memorials and Other Funeral Services to Remember
  Celebrating the life of a loved one can be done in different ways. This article discusses a variety of memorial and funeral options that families may want to consider as they grieve for their loved one.
• Extending Sympathy Wishes through Flowers
  In moments of grief, it's hard to promise someone a reassuring hug and comfort. Take the time to sit with them and a simple gesture of sympathy flowers can make them feel a little less alone.
• Sometimes You Need to Cry
  I recall a period in time, at about 18 months after my husband passed away, that I felt pretty good about myself. I had handled what life had thrown me and come out battered, but mostly okay on the other side.
• Tomorrow is a Gift
  My husband chose to be cremated, and to that end I had arranged a time for friends and family to gather for a memorial service in remembrance. I gathered pictures of our twenty plus years together, creating a wonderful collage in pictures for the service.
• Life's Lessons
  This article was written to help those who are dealing with the loss of a loved one. Death is just another stage in life one that can be learned from and help each of us to evolve. Know that you are not alone and it will get better with time.
• What to Say in a Condolence Letter and Other Recommendation for Helping the Bereaved
  When a friend or family member has lost someone dear to them, it is always a good idea to send a condolence letter to encourage them. This article provides some guidelines on how to write a proper, thoughtful condolence letter to someone grieving over the
• I now declare you . . .
  We too often see the end of a relationship as a failure. We forget that the important lesson in a relationship is not the end, but what we learn during the time we spend in the relationship. Once we understand this, it will be easier to let go and get on
• Journaling as a Journey Towards Healing
  Need to do some healing? Journaling can help you heal and move forward in life with goal setting, prioritization and more.
• How To Cope With Bereavement
  If you are past your teens you probably suffered the loss of someone you care for. After all death is as common as birth but somehow we do not view it as part of the natural process of life. Our culture does not support grieving.
• Dealing With Grief Over A Departed Pet
  The loss of a beloved pet can be as devastating as losing a family member. Afterall, pets can even be more lovingly unconditional than people. If only the amount of love showered on our pets can be equal to the amount of years added to its life, our pets
• Online Memorial Tributes: Celebrating the lives of those most dear to us
  Losing someone you love can be one of the most challenging times in your life. Honoring them in an lasting, loving and original way can help us grieve and heal. This article describes online memorial tribute services available and how they can help those
• What to do when Children are Grieving Death
  Losing loved ones is particularly impactful to children and often their grief is forgotten or overlooked in the process. With so much going on and family members feeling their own grief, children may not receive the support they need.

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