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Walks through Heaven with Dad: A Young Man’s Experience with Lewy Body Dementia

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By Daniel John Woytowich — 2015

Daniel Woytowich’s father was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia while he was still in college. This memoir tells the story of the diagnosis of, acceptance of, and journey through the terrible illness that is dementia. See more...

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Advice I Wish I Knew About Death/Losing Loved Ones—Chronic Illness

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FindCenter Quotes ImageThe death of a beloved is an amputation.

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What to Say to Someone Who Lost a Parent or Loved One

No matter what you say to someone whose parent or loved one died, it should be derivative of the same goal: communicating empathy and offering assistance, understanding what a person might need from you, and knowing how to phrase sentiments the right way.

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What I Wish My Friends Had Said to Me After My Mom Died

It’s hard to know what to say to a friend who is grieving. Here’s what you should keep in mind.

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Grieving the Death of a Parent You Were Estranged From

This is what it looks like when you grieve the death of an estranged parent. It’s this surreal thing, where everyone expects you to feel something—yet you don’t. For me, it didn’t feel like I lost a parent, or a loved one, or even a close friend. It felt like I’d lost what could have been.

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Helping a Child Cope with the Death of a Parent

One of the best ways adults can help young grievers is to listen to their stories. Telling their story is a healing experience.

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What It’s Like to Grieve a Parent You Didn’t Like

Sorrow, relief and guilt are just a few emotions that may come up when your estranged parent dies.

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When Sadness Rages Like Fire

Throughout his profound spiritual awakening, the great Tibetan yogi Shabkar experienced immense loss resulting in grief marked by raw pain, a sense of disorientation, sadness, and tears.

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The Geography of Sorrow

"But now we’re asked — and sometimes forced — to carry grief as a solitary burden. And the psyche knows we are not capable of handling grief in isolation." - Francis Weller

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How to Cope with Anticipatory Grief at Work

Instead of the routine, "Your mother’s fine; we’re calling to inform you about…” this time the nurse said, “Your mother has stopped eating. - Sabina Nawaz

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Handling a Loved One’s Illness