Tag Archives: Grief

Aging: ‘Loss of possibility’

I love the Op-Ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Re: “High suicide rate among seniors … Continue reading

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celebrate

you’re allowed to celebrate progress while grieving what it cost you – Michell C. Clark 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 … Continue reading

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No Visitors Yet

My wife recently passed away and I am doing OK. Several of my wife’s senior children keep wanting to come and visit me. How do I politely say no without hurting their feelings? When they have come before, I was … Continue reading

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Grief

What part of your life are you grieving that others might not see, and what would it look like to acknowledge that grief with compassion instead of shame? Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and … Continue reading

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Defining Grief

Seek out soft places to land. This kind of grief can be isolating, especially when people around you don’t understand it. Surround yourself with people, spaces, or practices that allow you to be honest about your disappointment without rushing you … Continue reading

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