Just say their names. Please?
Consider today’s post a public service announcement: Say the name of the person who died—as often as you can and to the people who most care
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bethhewett
Mar 147 min read
The Loss of a Pet (Part 2)
In my last blog post, I featured an interview with pet mom, Jackie Burke, whose precious kitty Timmy died unexpectedly from lymphoma....
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There’s no doubt that the death of a precious pet can lead to ongoing grief for many pet parents. People we call pet parents may be...
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Grieving the 343—and More
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Why We Celebrate Labor Day: Honoring Those Who Came Before
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bethhewett
Jul 7, 20233 min read
Grief is Like . . . an Old Pair of Jeans
I like to share with other bereaved people different ways to think about their grief. One way to look at grief is to compare it with a...
bethhewett
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Two Fathers; Two Sons
Two men. Two fathers. Each had a precious son in his early twenties. Had. Each son is now dead. Each man has more sorrow than he ever...
bethhewett
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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...
bethhewett
May 12, 20233 min read
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...
bethhewett
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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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