Resilience can help you overcome the grief of losing a loved one and find meaning and purpose in your life. Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity and cope with stress and challenges. It is not something that you are born with...
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When a person dies, their estate must be reported to the Master of the High Court within 14 days of the date of death. The estate consists of all the assets and liabilities that the deceased left behind, such as property, money, debts, etc. The...
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Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult and painful experiences in life. It can trigger a range of emotions, such as sadness, anger, guilt, shock, and disbelief. While these feelings are normal and expected, sometimes they can become...
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How to Avoid It and What to Say Instead: When someone loses a loved one, they experience a range of emotions such as grief, sadness, anger, guilt, or shock. These emotions are natural and normal, and they need to be acknowledged and respected...
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Sometimes, people may feel sad when they hear about the death of a celebrity that they did not know personally. For example, millions of people grieved when Elvis Presley, Diana Spencer, James Dean, Marilyn Monroe and other famous stars passed...
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Grief is a natural and universal response to loss. It involves a range of emotions, thoughts, and behaviours that help us cope with the reality and impact of losing someone or something we care about. Grief can be triggered by different types of...
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“Earth laughs in flowers, to see her boastful boys Earth-proud, proud of the earth which is not theirs; Who steer the plough, but cannot steer their feet Clear of the grave.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Ralph Waldo Emerson was an...
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Losing a loved one can be one of the most painful experiences that anyone can go through. Grief is a natural and necessary process that we must all go through to come to terms with the loss of someone who is important to us. However, for some...
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Do I need a Letter of Instruction if I already have a valid Will? For most people, the process of drafting a Will is a challenge. Because it is a legal document some may feel that it is not personal enough and it does not always stipulate the...
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How do I deal with the loss of my adult child? Research has shown that the loss of a child causes more stress than any other loss that one can experience. Coping with the loss of an adult child can be somewhat different than dealing with the...
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When you have the final word. The word “eulogy” originated from the Greek word “eulogia” which means “praise” or “blessing.” The word is derived from the Greek roots “eu” (meaning...
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Should I consider grief counselling? The loss of a loved one is always a challenging situation to cope with, even when the loss is expected. There is no way to prepare to grieve and no “normal way” to grieve. As time passes, most people...
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