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Social Support during Hard times on Twitter
Social networking sites have given internet users the ability to publicly express their thoughts and feelings, to announce new events and incidents occurring in their lives and all with a few clacks of your keys and a click of your mouse. The most well known social media sites are Facebook and Twitter. Twitter (for those who are not yet familiar) is an online social networking and[...]
"The Beginner's Goodbye": A Grief Observed
In The Beginner's Goodbye, author Anne Tyler celebrates amateurs and novices - beginners still capable of learning. It's this capacity for change that makes Tyler's characters so appealing.She is the patron saint of misfits. Embarking on an Anne Tyler novel is like heading off on vacation to a favorite destination: You're filled with anticipation of pleasure, even though you know the[...]
Help for Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Stillbirths and miscarriages are one of the most painful experiences for families expecting a new child in their lives. Approximately 26,000 stillbirths occur in the United States every year - on average, 1 in 115 births. Governments in the United States, Canada, Australia and Italy have formally recognized the annual date of October 15th to observe International Pregnancy and Infant[...]
The Garden of Statues of Unborn Children
There is a sacred burial ground in Tokyo called the Zojoji Temple. This garden is filled with fantastic statues and gardens. In one particular garden, rows of stone statues stand - these small statues represent the unborn (miscarried, aborted, stillborn) children of Japan.When a parent loses their child, they can choose a statue in the garden and decorate it with small clothing and[...]
The Healthy and Not So Healthy Way to Cope with Pet Loss
It is no secret that pets can enhance our lives, they offer uncompromisable companionship, emotional support‚ and unconditional love. The bonds some people develop with their pets can be just as strong if not stronger than the bonds they have with other people or even family members. For some[...]
Daily Grief Support by Email
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Weekly Email Tips to Support a Grieving Friend
Those grieving are in great need of support. If a close friend has recently experienced a loss, fill out the form below to subscribe to our weekly tips and find out how you can be most helpful.
