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Grief Support Articles

Caregiving: Emotional Roller Coaster

Developmental Stages in a Child's Understanding of Death or Loss

Emotional Aspects of Cremation

Grief: The First Week, Month, Year

Helping Yourself Heal

How Can I Help? What to Ask for When You're Grieving

Making Prearrangements - Why Does It Feel Strange?

Marking Milestones

The Comfort Of A Hug



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Michael's Memory

Parenting After My Husband's Death

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Son's Obession with Death



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In the last six weeks, I have learned many wonderful things about my father. When Dad was hospitalized in Rochester, we didn't know how long he'd be with us and so my brothers tape recorded Dad telling some of his great stories. I sat in awe of his powers of recall, even while he was in the midst of those high-powered radiation treatments. Most of you here tonight have heard Dad reminisce at one time or another, so you know what I'm talking about.

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