A Grief Support Blog

This blog will allow you the opportunity to acquire both support and guidance after experiencing a significant loss.

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Why Celebration of Life Parties May Not Be the Best Way to Recover From Loss

Grief is one of the most off limits topics of conversation in the world. One of the few times it’s still socially acceptable to express grief is when someone dies.

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  • Apr 22, 2015
  • Allison James Henry
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6 Ways to Teach Children That Sad Feelings Are Normal

Have you heard this one?


"Laugh, and the world laughs with you; cry, and you cry alone"


How about these phrases:

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  • Mar 31, 2015
  • Allison James Henry
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Moving and Grief: How to Prepare Your Heart for a Move

Have You Ever Moved?

People commonly associate grief with death and divorce, but there are many types of loss experiences, including moving.

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  • Mar 25, 2015
  • Allison James Henry
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Does Time Heal All Wounds?

Are you still grieving a loss that took place over a year ago?


Is your heart still broken over a loss that happened over 5 years ago?


How about a loss that occurred over 10, or even 20, years ago?

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  • Mar 19, 2015
  • Allison James Henry
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18 Things You Didn’t Know About Forgiveness and Why You Should Forgive Even When You Don’t Want To

Have you ever had a tough time forgiving someone who had done something cruel, thoughtless or downright mean? What stinks is they are the ones who harmed you, yet you’re the one who feels bad!  Doesn’t seem fair, does it?

 

You might have resistance even though you are aware you should forgive. The problem is, there is a lot of misinformation about forgiveness.

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  • Mar 11, 2015
  • Allison James Henry
  • 1 comments

4 Things to Do When Someone Posts About Loss on Facebook

Facebook is a social network that encourages you to share your thoughts and feelings about what’s going on in your life.  Most of the time people share about their families, accomplishments at work, and social activities. 


But life isn’t happy all the time. 

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  • Feb 25, 2015
  • Allison James Henry
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What is the Difference Between Trauma and Grief?

Over the past 30 years a variety of words have become popular to describe grief. One word that has recently made headlines is the word “trauma”. Language is important, so we’re going to clarify our take on the word.

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  • Feb 18, 2015
  • Allison James Henry
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5 Things to Do if You Feel Sad on Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day is synonymous with romantic dinners, boxes of chocolate, and flowers. And it’s a big day! It’s estimated American’s will spend over 18.9 billion dollars on Valentine’s Day this year alone. But for some people Valentine’s Day isn’t romantic, loving or fun. It brings up painful or sad memories.

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  • Feb 12, 2015
  • Allison James Henry
  • 1 comments

14 Things You Should (and Should Not) Say to Widows and Widowers

Do you know someone whose spouse has died?


Have you ever wondered what to say to him or her?

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  • Feb 03, 2015
  • Allison James Henry
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Two of the Most Helpful Things to Say to a Griever

Do you know someone who is grieving, but don’t know what to say to him or her?

 

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  • Jan 22, 2015
  • Allison James Henry
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