Dear Community, This post is by guest author, Susan Schoenbeck, MSN, RN. Today she talks about the space where we deal with loss and how to moderate it. I met Susan through the NW Association of Death Education and Bereavement in 2014. Her writings are full of gentle...
The Signs Beckon The signs beckon me, calling my name. Come in Today! Store closing. 80% off. Everything must go. I’m a retail homing pigeon when there’s promise of a “deal.” (Guest Blogger, Jolene Weir, R.N) It always happens. It doesn’t matter what...
Part 1 of 4 What is Day of the Dead? First of All, Frances Ann Day summarizes the three-day celebration, the Day of the Dead: “ On October 31, All Hallows Eve, the children make a children’s altar to invite the angelitos (spirits of dead children) to come back...
No one is exempt from grief. It’s a natural consequence of life. But did you know that grief lives in your body? Unprocessed grief is the hidden source of many of our body issues. It can cause us to lose sleep, lack focus, get sick, age quickly and lose motivation....
Have you ever felt sad, thinking about your parent who is here today, but might be gone soon? How about your beloved dog, who you know won’t live forever and you’re grieving his demise right now? This is called Anticipatory Grief. As humans, we often find safety in...
