My mother is old. For some years now, I’ve been aware of the fact that she’s getting old. But now, we’ve passed the “getting” stage and gone straight to old. It’s a complicated thing to deal with, and that very complication is what caught me...
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The world is suffering from a loneliness pandemic. That sounds like an overly dramatic statement, doesn’t it? However, a year ago, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared loneliness to be a pressing global health threat, so it is a...
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Grief is universal.We have all had at least one encounter with grief. We don’t only experience grief when we lose a loved one. Losing your job, a relationship, your home, or any loss or change that alters life as you know it brings about...
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The 10th of September was International Suicide Prevention Day. Just reading the word “Suicide” is bad enough. Thinking about it is almost too much to bear. The good part of the sentence is “Prevention”...
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Every once in a while, we receive a heartfelt testimonial from a client, and we are reminded why we do what we do and the difference we get to make in the lives of those who are going through loss… 2020 was an awful year. This was the case...
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The passing of a loved one is a deeply emotional time. In the midst of grief, there is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference through tissue donation. By considering this option, you could help others in need and bring a sense of purpose...
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