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The Bereavement Rollercoaster

“… grief does not follow a systematic timeline with a designated, concrete finish. Instead, it often reminds me of a rollercoaster—up and down, to and fro, and all without any warning. You hang on so tight your fingers hurt, scream your head off, and try not to get sick on the unlucky person who is seated in front of you.” Continue reading

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How Do I Talk to Someone Who’s Grieving?

My psych teacher offered some great, practical advice when posed with the question: “How do I talk to my friend  whose grandma died?  Does she want me to talk about it or should I just ignore the subject?”  My teacher’s … Continue reading

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