Tag Archives: emotions

What To Say to Someone Who is Grieving?

Posted on December 5, 2023 by msw blog

Kind words I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I had the right words; just know I care. I don’t know how you feel, but I am here to help in any way that I can. And some … Continue reading →

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Grief

Posted on December 4, 2023 by msw blog

As a caregiver to a loved one with a terminal illness, I wish to add two recommendations on how people should NOT respond to this news: First, do not minimize the illness! Second, do not intrude on others’ privacy (“I … Continue reading →

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How to Soothe Through Anxiety

Posted on December 1, 2023 by msw blog

whether it’s laying on the ground, stretching to move your focus away from your thoughts and into the body, breathwork or a self-massage, figure out what body activities help you feel at peace and access those tools when you begin … Continue reading →

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What is it Like to Live with Dementia?

Posted on October 29, 2023 by msw blog

James Tomlinson in Bedford, England“It’s just frightening. I get hallucinations where I think there are ghosts living in our garden. But my world seems to take on several dimensions. So I don’t know which house I’m in.” Tommy Dunne in Liverpool, England“[Words] … Continue reading →

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Success

Posted on October 28, 2023 by msw blog

The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you’re still a rat. Lily Tomlin Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new … Continue reading →

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