Finding closure is a difficult but necessary process. It is accepting the reason why your loved one died. Some lose their lives to accidents and illnesses. Others fall asleep one day and never wake up again. Regardless of the circumstances surrounding death, it is essential to accept it. Howe...
The dying process starts to move faster in the last week or two of life. The acceleration can be frightening for loved ones, especially with mental status changes. As death approaches, you may: Want to "correct" your loved one if they say things that don't make sense. At this stage, ...
The expected death of a friend or loved one changes your relationship—sometimes for the better, bringing you closer together, but sometimes for the worse. It can be incredibly difficult and awkward for many people to talk to their dying loved one. You might find yourself wondering “What do ...
Thedyingperson may often face an inner struggle. They may want to be involved in activities but may not have the physical and emotional capacity to deal with the heightened stress and stimulation. Some may prefer to sit quietly and watch proceedings without necessarily being amongst the action, ...
Losing a loved one can be a difficult thing to handle, whether you've lost a parent, grandparent or other adult in your life or a similar-aged friend or relative you cared about. When you can find a positive way to handle grief, this perspective can help you in the arduous grieving ...
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Yes, it’s possible to not only learn how to deal with loneliness, but to also give it a greater meaning and purpose – I’ll show you how ...
After you write the “pocket projects,” as Jane Yolen calls them (to put money in your pocket), then you get to write the stories for your heart. This is one of the biggest daily struggles I face. Those Darlings haunt me, constantly. Lately I have made a deal with myself: I have...
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“Most people who have bonded with a pet know the comfort and joy animals provide. When we lose a pet, part of us feels like it’s dying. Pets may be the only time we experience unconditional love.” Talkspace therapist Dr. Karmen Smith LCSW DD ...