Posts Tagged "loss"

Grieving the Loss of a Pet

Posted on Sep 30, 2011 in All Blogs, Loss of Pet, Moving Forward | 0 comments

Saying Good-bye A friend of mine had to say good-bye to a loved one this week. Her dog, a.k.a. “best friend”, lost his battle to illness after providing over a decade of loyalty, amusement, and devotion. My young friend’s heart broke as she held her faithful companion while he took his last breath. What greater love is there than to put your own feelings aside for the love and comfort of another? He passed this life peacefully in the arms of love.   Significant Loss Grieving the loss or death of a pet can be extremely painful. In many cases, a pet has become friend, a confidant, a...

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Grieving the “Lost”

Posted on Sep 10, 2011 in All Blogs, Death is Not the Only Cause of Grief, Moving Forward, Overcoming Grief | 1 comment

 A Unique Grief I was talking to a friend of mine recently and I discovered she is grieving the loss of her daughter. What is unique about her grief is that her daughter is still alive. Because of poor choices, her beloved child has taken a path in life that has left her estranged from her family and two young children. Her daughter is not in her life anymore; she is “lost”. The effects of her destructive lifestyle have been devastating to those who love her. With no contact with her daughter whatsoever, my friend is raising her grandchildren without the love and support of their mother....

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Taking The First Step and Moving Forward Through Grief

Posted on Sep 6, 2011 in All Blogs, Death is Not the Only Cause of Grief, Moving Forward, Overcoming Grief, You Are Not Alone | 4 comments

Grief of All Kinds Grief can be overpowering, it can even be paralyzing. With grief comes confusion, frustration, exhaustion, fear, anger and a multitude of other emotions. The grief that occurs in our lives comes in varying degrees and from many different situations. Grief appears in all different shapes and sizes. Death of a loved one is not the only event that brings grief into our lives. Divorce, separation, miscarriage, mass disaster and moving away from family and friends can cause grief. Loss of relationships, finances, property, innocence, abilities, security and self-esteem can also...

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