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Out of the Darkness

Post author:Karen Buchanan
Post published:June 17, 2016
Post category:Loss By Suicide Loss of a Spouse
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Tears were flowing down my cheeks as I was riding in the backseat of a car in Charlottesville, Virginia.I was on vacation with my cousins as I once again checked…

The Candle in the Window

Post author:Karen Buchanan
Post published:June 11, 2016
Post category:Loss By Suicide Loss of a Spouse
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I heard about it on my local news.The news anchor reported the idea was to light a candle in your front window at 8pm in memory of your loved one…

What Grief Feels Like

Post author:Debbie Brodfuehrer
Post published:May 23, 2016
Post category:About Grief Loss of a Child
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I wrote the following a couple of years after burying my 17 year old son, Christopher. It isn't pretty and, at times, sounds downright ugly. I decided not to edit…

Beyond Cards and Covered Dishes

Post author:Debbie Brodfuehrer
Post published:April 23, 2016
Post category:How to Help Someone in Grief
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Visiting with your friend at the funeral home, sending cards and taking a casserole by their house are important ways to show you care.There are many other ways to show…