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For Those Who Made Us Free

Plenty of people are grumping loudly and even protesting violently about the problems we face in the United States. There certainly are...

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Take God to the Mat

So, you thought you might try some yoga for your grief? Yoga certainly has benefits for the bereaved. Practicing yoga (and some martial...

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On Mothers: Healing Art as a Tool for Grief

Mother’s Day is a wonderful time to honor our mothers, those women who brought us into this world or who raised us. It’s a day that can...

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Unlikeable Me

Beth reviews the novel, The World Without You by Joshua Henckin through the lens of grief.

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Don’t Hope for Hope. Make Hope!

Some bereaved people describe their grief as a sense of hopelessness, like the world won’t ever be right or fulfilling again. It can feel...

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Use Sankofa Wisdom

Grief isn’t something to be gotten over. Even though our culture asks us to “get over it,” “move on,” and “find someone (or something)...

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Kintsugi for the Love of the Broken Hearted

Grief is all about love. When someone we love dies or when we otherwise lose someone or something precious to us, we often feel the...

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What’s Your Word?

Happy New Year! The new year always brings a sense of anticipation, doesn’t it? Along with the scent of winter and the newness of holiday...