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Anderson-Kleif, Susan
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Grief: Gatherings of family, friends enrich the soul
Nov 30, 2019 6:00 AM - I realize not everyone has a large family nor a harmonious, happy and supportive family. But if you are among the lucky who do, the family reunion is a wonderful and valuable tradition.
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No more checks and life's inevitable changes
Nov 23, 2019 6:00 AM - A surefire aspect of changing times is that they catch up with you. I've discussed this issue in terms of technology for personal communication and keeping in touch, but it's really broader than that. It's the general necessity to adapt to change and accept it.
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Grief: Uh oh, another estate sale
Nov 16, 2019 7:00 AM - I had "sworn off" estate sales -- because I always find and buy items I like and can use, but do not really need. However, going to estate sales are a type of a hobby. And hobbies help us stay curious, cheer us, allow us to enjoy the day and not be so sad.
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Grief: Lessons, advice from funny mother always at the ready
Nov 9, 2019 6:00 AM - It's a good idea to draw on positive role models from childhood for strength when dealing with grief. Personally I often think of my funny mother. Not funny "ha ha" but funny unusual.
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Grief: Don't forget to eat your veggies
Nov 3, 2019 9:46 AM - In grief, we often forget to take care of ourselves -- emotionally and physically. We forget to eat healthy meals, and even to take care of our clothes and appearance. So we must be on guard, especially as the years move along and we may be alone with a very different lifestyle than before we lost our spouse, partner, parents or best friend.
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Festive holidays like Halloween are meant to be enjoyed
Oct 27, 2019 6:00 AM - This is usually a difficult time of year where we miss those no longer with us, even after many years apart. There is a danger that the bereaved, even years later, don't feel up to decorating or participating in the many festivities that come with these holidays.
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Grief: Patio gardens cheer everyday life
Oct 20, 2019 9:25 AM - A patio garden is a favorite hobby of mine. It brings me cheer all spring and summer because it is in full view right outside my kitchen sliding glass doors and the windows above the sink. And it helps me deal with long-term grief, with missing my dear husband Baheej. He loved flowers.
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Grief: Some days just don't seem fair
Oct 13, 2019 6:00 AM - Recently I had a very strong sensation that "it just isn't fair." Not fair to my dear husband, Baheej, that he's gone, or that I am cooking meals he would enjoy, but can't have.
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Take your time to make big decisions after a loss
Oct 5, 2019 7:25 AM - After loss of a beloved spouse or parent, some decisions just take time. And it's good they do because making big ones in the chaos and intense hurt immediately after a death is not a wise idea.
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Baheej means joyful -- keeping a positive attitude
Sep 28, 2019 7:00 AM - My husband Baheej's name means joyful. And he was indeed a happy person, full of joy, curious, interested in others, and with a zest for life. I learned from him about having a positive outlook on life.
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