Category: Loss of a Spouse | First Hour Grief Response

Dating After Death: Part One

Post author:Debbie Brodfuehrer
Post published:June 10, 2020
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After years of suffering my spouse, my partner, my love finally died. My heart was shattered. I hardly knew where to look to start picking up the broken parts. I…

Honor Your Loved One During COVID-19

Post author:Lisa Schardein
Post published:April 13, 2020
Post category:About Grief Healing How to Help Someone in Grief Loss of a Child Loss of a Friend Loss of a Parent Loss of a Spouse
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Burying a loved one is hard enough and now we cannot celebrate their life with family and friends? I remember the day that my son, Ben, passed away. We had…

Why You Should Consider Moving After the Loss of a Loved One

Post author:Sara Bailey
Post published:August 19, 2019
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Death of a loved one and moving are among the most stressful situations one can endure in a lifetime, so why consider relocating after losing someone close to you? For…

He’s Here!

Post author:Karen Buchanan
Post published:July 22, 2019
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July 2, 2019 changed my world! One of the richest gifts was bestowed on this mom! My first biological grandchild entered the world! My grandson, Tate, was born to my…

Just a Day at the Gym or so I Thought…

Post author:Karen Buchanan
Post published:March 26, 2019
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Recently I went to the gym to do my typical workout routine. I had a lot on my mind with work, family, grocery list etc…. But something made me stop,…

It Doesn’t Grow On Trees

Post author:Karen Buchanan
Post published:March 8, 2019
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“I am a widow now.” I kept telling myself. What do I do next? It began to set in that I am now responsible for everything. All the decisions are…

Leave It At The Front Door

Post author:Lisa Schardein
Post published:January 19, 2019
Post category:About Grief How to Help Someone in Grief Loss By Suicide Loss of a Child Loss of a Friend Loss of a Parent Loss of a Spouse
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A recent meeting with a client reminded me of the enormous support our family received after Ben passed away. There was so much food and some amazingly thoughtful gifts like…

6 Reasons You Should Consider Attending a Grief Support Group

Post author:Lisa Schardein
Post published:December 28, 2018
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1) It’s a safe place where you can go, usually once a week, and talk (and cry) about how you are feeling. Especially when many people close to you go…

Ideas For Healthy Grieving

Post author:Lisa Schardein
Post published:December 21, 2018
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First, there are no quick fixes for your grief. Navigating grief takes work. You have to be willing to get out of bed and do a few small things every day.…

Bonus, Bonus, Bonus, Bonus

Post author:Karen Buchanan
Post published:December 14, 2018
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As Richard and I began to talk about sharing the rest of our lives together, we needed a heart check. I needed to be sure I was ready to be…