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Living Fully with a Terminal Diagnosis: Finding Meaning at the End of Life
A terminal diagnosis turns everything upside down. It’s natural to experience fear, anger, and immense sadness. Yet, amidst the pain, it’s possible to find a renewed sense of purpose and to live the remaining time as meaningfully as possible. Here are ways to focus on living while facing a life-limiting illness: This period can be…
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Honoring a Life Lived: Ideas for Meaningful Memorials and Remembrances
Traditional funerals aren’t the only way to pay tribute to a loved one who’s passed. Here are some ideas to create a memorial that feels both personal and meaningful: The most important thing is to choose a remembrance that resonates with you and honors the unique person you’ve lost.
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Breaking It Down: The 5 Stages of Grief and How to Understand Them
Grief is an intensely personal experience. There’s no single timeline or a “correct” order in which we feel emotions following a loss. However, understanding the common phases of grief can provide some framework and help us feel less alone in the process. The 5 stages of grief, introduced by psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, are: It’s crucial…