There have been several events in our generation that have been so culturally significant, that most people who were alive at the time can remember where they were when these events occurred. Events such as  …
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In the ancient world, a symbol of mourning was the wearing of coarse clothes, often referred to as sackcloth and one would rub ashes on themselves or sit in them. It’s where we get the  …
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One of the greatest presidents in our nation’s history experienced moments of sorrow during his life and was able to draw from his experiences to console a longtime friend. President Abraham Lincoln served from 1861  …
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Even in this digital age, everyone’s handwriting is unique. It is often as unique as they are. Maybe their writing showed big loops and swirls. Or maybe it is tiny printing, very precise and straight.  …
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When someone we love dies, we find ourselves confronted with both the grief of our loss and the desire to celebrate a life well lived. While working through our emotional pain, how are we able  …
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We are just past the longest night of the year, and we face a winter of dark and cold. For some, that darkness is a strong metaphor for their grief. And darkness can be frightening.    …
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Listen to any radio station, shop at any store, or watch any holiday movies or shows on TV between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and you’re bound to hear a rendition of the classic song, “I’ll Be  …
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A great fear, and struggle, that grievers have with a holiday is anticipating how different and difficult it will be without their person there. Assuredly, that person’s death will leave a hole in a family’s  …
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Between November 1 and January 1, there are more than three dozen holidays celebrated around the world. Some of the most popular and important holidays occur during this time, including Dia de los Muertos, Thanksgiving,  …
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If anything “good” has come from the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been that topics such as mental health and suicide are no longer taboo subjects to talk about. There is a growing awareness of how  …
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